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Health product recall

Streptex Rapid Latex Agglutination Test

Starting date:
August 8, 2017
Posting date:
September 11, 2017
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-64488

Reason

Extraction enzyme Lots 1960420 and 1960621 (contained in the product lots listed) may provide atypical performance when used with Streptex G Latex Reagent.

Affected products

Streptex Rapid Latex Agglutination Test

Lot or serial number

  • 1959920
  • 2106328

Model or catalog number

  • RE30950501
  • R30951001

Companies

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