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Chocolate II Agar (GC II Agar with Hemoglobin and IsoVitalex), microbiological media plates. Catalog # 221267

FDA device recall Z-0345-03 · posted 2002-12-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Reason for recall
Microbiological media may exhibit No Growth or reduced colony size of Haemophilus species.
Action taken
Becton Dickinson notified distributors by fax on 11/18/02 to discard inventory. Firm additionally notified distributors on 11/21/02 to include three additional lots of agar for recall. End users were notified by letter 11/21/02 to discard inventory for replacement, and return reply form.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JTY
Quantity affected
6422 cartons/ 100 plates per carton
Distribution
Product was sold to distributors and subsequently distributed to medical facility end users nationwide and internationally.
Date initiated
2002-11-18
Date posted
2002-12-18
Date terminated
2003-05-01
Location
Sparks, MD

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