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EMD Chemicals, Harleco Brand Ethanol Standard, 1.0 mg/ml; 1.0 mg Ethanol in 1 ml, 10 ampules; Item number 68991/95; in v

FDA device recall Z-1607-2008 · posted 2008-09-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
EMD Chemicals Inc
Reason for recall
Incorrect concentration: 2 ampules measuring 2.0 mg/ml were found in a lot of 20 ampules of 1.0 mg/ml Ethanol Standard.
Action taken
VWR International and Thermo Fisher Scientific were notified of the recall by e-mail on 3/27/08 and asked to provide end user lists so that recall letters could be sent to each customer. Customers were sent a letter commencing April 3, 2008, by first class mail.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DNN
Quantity affected
99 cases (10 ampules per case)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2008-03-27
Date posted
2008-09-16
Date terminated
2008-09-22
Location
Gibbstown, NJ

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