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Health product recall

OXOID C.L.E.D. MEDIUM (2015-04-08)

Starting date:
April 8, 2015
Posting date:
April 30, 2015
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-53177

Recalled Products

A. OXOID C.L.E.D. MEDIUM

Reason

A technical investigation has confirmed that CM0301B/K/R, Oxoid C.L.E.D. medium, lot 1599626 is out of specification for colour. The medium, once prepared, is pale green in colour instead of the expected blue/green.  Bacterial growth recovery rates appear unaffected, however, it is possible that the colour of target colonies may be impacted e.g. Escherichia coli colonies may appear a paler yellow than expected.  Continued use of this lot, therefore, could result in false negative reporting or incorrect identification.

Affected products

A. OXOID C.L.E.D. MEDIUM

Lot or serial number

1599626

Model or catalog number

CMO301B/K/R

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