Z-0473-2016 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. — Sparks, MD

FDA device recall Z-0473-2016 was initiated by Becton Dickinson & Co. on Jun 29, 2015 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The affected expired lots of product may have exhibited breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life. The in-date product may also… The recall status is terminated (terminated Aug 12, 2016). Affected quantity: 60,840.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Dec 30, 2015
Initiation Date
Jun 29, 2015
Termination Date
Aug 12, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
60,840

Product Description

Vancomycin Screen Agar

Reason for Recall

The affected expired lots of product may have exhibited breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life. The in-date product may also exhibit breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution to the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV., and to the countries of : Canada, Colombia, India, Mexico and Europe.

Code Information

catalog number 222204. Lot numbers 5041659, 5064921, 5076659, 5083712, 5097504, 5105955, 5130907, 5139626, and 5147941

Source

Dataset
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FDA record
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