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Health product recall

Shigella dysenteriae Polyvalent (2014-08-15)

Starting date:
August 15, 2014
Posting date:
November 20, 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-42211

Recalled Products

Shigella dysenteriae Polyvalent

Reason

Shigella dysenteriae polyvalent (1- 10) agglutinating serum lots: 1111470, 1236726 and 1306722 may react with negative isolates resulting in false positive results.

Affected products

Shigella dysenteriae Polyvalent

Lot or serial number
  • 1111470
  • 1236726
Model or catalog number

R30163701

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