Streptex* kit, Ref R30950501 ZL50, Rapid latex test for Streptococcal grouping, IVD. The kit contains reagent groups A, B, C, D, F, G, a control, and an extraction enzyme. The firm name on the label is Remel Europe Ltd., Dartford, England. Streptex is a rapid latex test system for use in the qualitative detection and identification of the Lancefield group of streptococci. Reagents are provided for groups A, B, C, D, F and G covering the majority of clinical isolates, group E streptococci are rarely isolated.

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 2, 2013 Remel Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

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Lot 1192181, exp. January 2014
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Recall Details

Company:: Remel Inc
Reason for Recall:: The product may give weak or false negative test results.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Streptex* kit, Ref R30950501 ZL50, Rapid latex test for Streptococcal grouping, IVD. The kit contains reagent groups A, B, C, D, F, G, a control, and an extraction enzyme. The firm name on the label is Remel Europe Ltd., Dartford, England. Streptex is a rapid latex test system for use in the qualitative detection and identification of the Lancefield group of streptococci. Reagents are provided for groups A, B, C, D, F and G covering the majority of clinical isolates, group E streptococci are rarely isolated.