FDA recall record

Acumedia Manufacturers Urea Base Agar, Acumedia PN 7226 Urea Agar Base is used with agar for recall — FDA Z-2221-2017

Storage temperature listed on the label was incorrect. Label stated 2-30¿C. Actual storage temperature is 2-8¿C.

Class IIIclassification
Z-2221-2017official record ID
Jun 14, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2221-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAcumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
Report dateJun 14, 2017
Recall initiation dateSep 25, 2016
Quantity28 units
LocationLansing, MI, United States

Official product description

Urea Base Agar, Acumedia PN 7226 Urea Agar Base is used with agar for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of urease production

Why the product was recalled

Storage temperature listed on the label was incorrect. Label stated 2-30¿C. Actual storage temperature is 2-8¿C.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US to AZ; Internationally to ECUADOR; CANADA; UK; BRAZIL

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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