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Health product recall

Oxoid Beta Lactamase Identification Sticks (2014-05-26)

Starting date:
May 26, 2014
Posting date:
July 7, 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-40381

Recalled Products

Oxoid Beta Lactamase Identification Sticks

Reason

An investigation has identified that the sticks may exhibit the incorrect pink/red colour on the tip (reaction zone) instead of the correct yellow colour before use.

Affected products

Oxoid Beta Lactamase Identification Sticks

Lot or serial number

1360435

Model or catalog number

BR0066A

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