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Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs F300 (Nitrofurantoin), Cat. #CT0036B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, England Product is used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in-vitro susceptibility testing.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: March 25, 2013 Remel Diagnostic Equipment

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lots 1194944 and 1198342
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Remel Inc
Reason for Recall:
Use of affected lots may give false indication of susceptibility to Nitrofurantoin.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs F300 (Nitrofurantoin), Cat. #CT0036B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, England Product is used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in-vitro susceptibility testing.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lots 1194944 and 1198342

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, NY, OK, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2081-2013

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