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BEC Growth Chek Microbial Suspension - Candida albicans CA1 (100 dose), Product #10231-100 Liquid suspensions used for p

FDA device recall Z-1043-2009 · posted 2009-03-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Lexamed
Reason for recall
Candida albicans microbial suspension, certified to deliver less than 100 organisms per dose, was found to have a population count which exceeded 100 organisms per dose, following distribution.
Action taken
The recalling firm contacted the customer and notified them of this recall via telephone on 1/13/2009, followed by an Urgent Product Recall Notice which was sent to the customer via Certified mail on 1/14/2009. The letter stated the problem with the affected lot and asked that the customer examine their inventory, remove the affected lot, and return the used and unused vial to LexaMed. The customer is to complete and return the enclosed acknowledgement card by mail or fax. Questions should be directed towards Anne Schuler, QA Manager at 419-693-5307 or by e-mail aschuler@lexamed.net.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LRF
Quantity affected
1 vial
Distribution
USA: Utah
Date initiated
2009-01-13
Date posted
2009-03-31
Date terminated
2009-12-09
Location
Toledo, OH

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B.E.C. GROWTH CHEK MICROBIAL SUSPENSIONS (K842579)Biological & Environmental Control Laboratories1984-07-27