Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2350-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Remel Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 19, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1859 kits |
| Location | Lenexa, KS, United States |
Official product description
PathoDx Strep Grouping Kit, REF 62025, packaged 60 tests per kit. Latex agglutination test for identification of beta-hemolytic streptococci of Lancefield Groups A, B, C, F or G from primary culture plates.
Why the product was recalled
A reagent present may produce weak or slow reactions; continued use may result in a failure to identify target species.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution, including Puerto Rico and the country of Canada.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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