Remel Inc recalls Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K (5ml) 100/PK Product Usage; Recommended for use in qualitative procedures as a general purpo…

Recall date

April 17, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1377-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Remel Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution -US Nationwide distribution to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, Puerto Rico. International distribution to Singapore

Why it was recalled

Potential for products to fail performance testing per the Instructions for Use (IFU) starting at 57 days after date of manufacturing. Expiration date is shortened from 7 months to 56 days.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K (5ml) 100/PK Product Usage; Recommended for use in qualitative procedures as a general purpose media for the cultivation of aerobes and anaerobes