ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1528-2008 ยท GNB Antisera, All Types, Shigella Spp.

Becton Dickinson & Co.

Lee Laboratories brand Shigella Antiserum Poly Group B, catalog number 210722, 10 mL vials and labeled in part ***Lee Laboratories, Inc Grayson, Georgia 30017*** Used for the identification of Shigella species by the slide agglutination test

DateAug 16, 2008 (initiated Nov 30, 2007)
StatusTerminated
ReasonIn vitro diagnostic test reagent for identification of Shigella bacteria in patient samples may cause false negative results.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionThe recalling firm notified distributors by faxed letter flagged as "Urgent Product Recall" and e-mail on 11/30/07. Distributors were instructed to cease distribution and discard identified product and return a list of end user consignees for direct notification by Becton Dickinson. End users were notified by letter flagged as an "Urgent Product Recall" on 11/30/06 through 12/06/07. Customers were instructed to discontinue and discard affected product for replacement. The notification included a reply form that BD requested users to fax back with the quantity of replacement vials needed.
Quantity643 (recall total) vials
DistributionWorldwide Distribution
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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