Recall Z-1379-2019 ยท JSG Culture Media, Non-Selective And Non-Differential
Remel Inc
Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K (7ml) 20/PK Product Usage; Recommended for use in qualitative procedures as a general purpose media for the cultivation of aerobes and anaerobes
| Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Potential for products to fail performance testing per the Instructions for Use (IFU) starting at 57 days after date of manufacturing. Expiration date is shortened from 7 months to 56 days. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Thermo Fisher Scientifica/ Remel notified consignees on about 04/17/2019 via " URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD ACTION RECALL" letter. Instructions included to locate all affected in inventory, destroy any affected product identified, contact Customer Services or local distributor to arrange for replacements, notify all customers if product was further distributed, and complete and return the Field Action Response form. Customers were also instructed that the requirement for review of reported test results using product beyond the updated expiry date should be determined by the appropriate techni |
| Quantity | 133 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -US Nationwide distribution to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, Puerto Rico. International distribution to Singapore |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.