Remel Inc recalls Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Disc, MEM10, REF: CT0774B, 10 mcg meropenem, Packed in packs containing 5 ca

Recalled January 22, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0734-2014 · Remel

Hazard

Individual discs in the lot may not be sufficiently impregnated with antibiotic, resulting in smaller than expected zone sizes. · FDA Class II

Units

45/5/50 - discs/cartridges/packs

Sold at

Nationwide Distribution including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV

Description

Individual discs in the lot may not be sufficiently impregnated with antibiotic, resulting in smaller than expected zone sizes.

Product

Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Disc, MEM10, REF: CT0774B, 10 mcg meropenem, Packed in packs containing 5 cartridges per pack, 50 discs per cartridge. Firm name on the label is Oxoid, Ltd., Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in vitro susceptibility testing to assist in the determination of a suitable antibiotic agent for treatment purposes.

Manufacturer(s)

Remel Inc

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →