FDA recall record

Remel The product is a lyophilized growth supplement for use with dehydrated culture media recall — FDA Z-0801-2013

The product may contain low level microbial contamination which could result in incorrect results.

Class IIclassification
Z-0801-2013official record ID
Feb 20, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0801-2013
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRemel Inc.
Report dateFeb 20, 2013
Recall initiation dateOct 10, 2012
Quantity10 units
LocationLenexa, KS, United States

Official product description

The product is a lyophilized growth supplement for use with dehydrated culture media to prepare BCYE Medium used for isolation of Legionellae from clinical and environmental samples.

Why the product was recalled

The product may contain low level microbial contamination which could result in incorrect results.

Distribution information

Distribution included the states of IL, IN and MI.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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