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Chocolate II Agar (GC II Agar with Hemoglobin and Iso Vitalex), microbiological media plates, Catalog #221267, packaged

FDA device recall Z-0164-04 · posted 2003-11-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co
Reason for recall
Microbiological media may exhibit reduced colony size of bacteria, Haemophilus species.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified distributors by fax and end users by certified mail on 10/10/03. The recall notice advised consignees of reduced growth of Haemophilus species, and instructed them to discontinue distribution and use and discard product for replacement. The letter requests consignees to respond with replacement units needed.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JTY
Quantity affected
7302 cartons
Distribution
Product was sold to domestic distributors and direct shipped end users nationwide including government consignees, and was additionally sold to affiliated international distributors.
Date initiated
2003-10-10
Date posted
2003-11-27
Date terminated
2004-06-18
Location
Sparks, MD

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