FDA Device

Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, Cefpodoxime 10 mcg., CT1612B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in-vitro susceptibility testing to assist in the determination of a suitable antibiotic agent for treatment purposes

Hazard

Cartridges may contain individual discs which were not impregnated with antibiotic.

What You Should Do

Remedy

ThermoFisher Scientific sent a Medical Device Recall letter dated March 22, 2013, to affected customers. Letters dated April 9, 2013, were issued for the remaining three products. Customers were instructed to notify all personnel who need to be notified and review their inventory and discard any affected product. Customers were also instructed to return the attaced Medical Device Recall Response acknowleding the dispoasl of the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact the Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 or 913-888-0939 (International). For questions regarding this recall call 913-895-4185.

Products

Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, Cefpodoxime 10 mcg., CT1612B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, En
Brand
Remel Inc
UPC
Lot 1275353, Exp. 31Dec2015

Units Affected

9 packs