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VA5 (Vancomycin) Susceptibility Disc
- Starting date:
- November 6, 2012
- Posting date:
- December 24, 2012
- 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-25847
Recalled Products
- VA5 (Vancomycin) Susceptibility Disc
Reason
This lot may contain individual discs that are not impregnated with antibiotic, which could result in false indication of resistance to vancomycin.
Affected products
A. VA5 (Vancomycin) Susceptibility Disc
Lot or serial number
1223641
Model or catalog number
CT0188B
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Oxoid Ltd.