Health product recall

Meropenem 32 M.I.C.E Strips (2019-08-08)

Starting date:
August 8, 2019
Posting date:
August 30, 2019
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-70839



Last updated: 2019-09-05

Affected Products

Meropenem 32 M.I.C.E Strips

Reason

An internal technical investigation has confirmed that OxoidTM Meropenem 32 M.I.C.Evaluator strips, MA0121D&F, are producing high out of specification MIC results when tested with all quality control organisms as stated in the product specification.

Affected products

Meropenem 32 M.I.C.E Strips

Lot or serial number

2430546

2430547

2431420

2434301

2457512

Model or catalog number

MA0121D

MA0121F

Companies
Manufacturer

Oxoid Limited

Wade Road

Basingstoke, Hampshire

RG24 8PW

UNITED KINGDOM