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Disc MEM 10 (Meropenem) (2013-08-02)
- Starting date:
- August 2, 2013
- Posting date:
- September 19, 2013
- 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-35711
Recalled Products
Disc MEM 10 (Meropenem)
Reason
Cartridges of this lot of oxoid antimicrobial susceptibility testing discs may contain discs with insufficient amount of antibiotic resulting in smaller than expected zones of inhibition. Continued use of this lot could result in false indication of resistance to meropenem.
Affected products
Disc MEM 10 (Meropenem)
Lot or serial number
- 1223566
Model or catalog number
- CT0774B
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Oxoid Limited
Wade Road
Basingstoke, Hampshire
RG24 8PW
UNITED KINGDOM