Z-1561-2021 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Remel Inc — Lenexa, KS

FDA device recall Z-1561-2021 was initiated by Remel Inc on April 22, 2021 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The media allows growth of E. faecalis ATCC 29212 with blackening of the media. The recall status is terminated (terminated August 8, 2023). Affected quantity: 91/10-test units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 19, 2021
Initiation Date
April 22, 2021
Termination Date
August 8, 2023
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
91/10-test units

Product Description

Remel Bile Esculin Azide Agar w/ 6mcg/ml Vancomycin, Product #R01186, 10/package - Product Usage: use in qualitative procedures as a screening method for primary isolation and presumptive identification of vancomycin-resistance enterococci (VRE) from surveillance cultures.

Reason for Recall

The media allows growth of E. faecalis ATCC 29212 with blackening of the media.

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, and VA. There was government distribution and no military or foreign distribution.

Code Information

Lot #248035, Exp. 2021-04-27