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Health product recall

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs (2014-03-12)

Starting date:
March 12, 2014
Posting date:
April 4, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-38795

Recalled Products

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Reason

CT0774B oxoid antimicrobial susceptibility disc MEM10 meropenem lot 1425816 has an incorrect expiry date detailed on the box (for example 12/2016). The correct expiry date is 12/2014 as stated on the cartridge label.

Affected products

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Lot or serial number

1425816

Model or catalog number

CT0774B

Companies
Manufacturer
Oxoid Limited
Wade Road
Basingstoke, Hampshire
RG24 8PW
UNITED KINGDOM