FDA recall record

Remel Oxoid Nitrocefin recall — FDA Z-1921-2016

Individual bottles of product may produce weak beta-lactamase reactions. Use may result in delayed or false negative reporting.

Class IIclassification
Z-1921-2016official record ID
Jun 15, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1921-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRemel Inc.
Report dateJun 15, 2016
Recall initiation dateMar 24, 2016
Quantity2 units were imported and distributed domestically
LocationLenexa, KS, United States

Official product description

Oxoid Nitrocefin (+ Reconstitution Fluid Batch) REF: SR0112C, Oxoid Ltd. For the rapid chromogenic detection of beta-lactamase activity in bacterial cells. in vitro diagnostic

Why the product was recalled

Individual bottles of product may produce weak beta-lactamase reactions. Use may result in delayed or false negative reporting.

Distribution information

US distribution in MO.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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