Z-1559-2016 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. — Sparks, MD

FDA device recall Z-1559-2016 was initiated by Becton Dickinson & Co. on Mar 28, 2016 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Trypticase TM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar is contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. The device is a non-sterile prepared plated media. The recall status is terminated (terminated Nov 14, 2016). Affected quantity: 88,300 plates (883 cartons).

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 4, 2016
Initiation Date
Mar 28, 2016
Termination Date
Nov 14, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
88,300 plates (883 cartons)

Product Description

Trypticase TM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar Cat. Number 221291, Lot Number 6034889, Exp. Date : April 20, 2016 Product is sold in cartons of 100 plates each. Product Usage: Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is used for the growth of fastidious organisms and for the visualization of hemolytic reactions. MacConkey II Agar is a selective and differential medium for the detection of coliform organisms and enteric pathogens.

Reason for Recall

Trypticase TM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar is contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. The device is a non-sterile prepared plated media.

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA.

Code Information

Cat. Number Lot Number 221291 6034889

Source

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