Vancomycin Screen Agar
Reported: December 30, 2015 Initiated: June 29, 2015 #Z-0473-2016
Product Description
Vancomycin Screen Agar
Reason for Recall
The affected expired lots of product may have exhibited breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life. The in-date product may also exhibit breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Units Affected
- 60,840
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution to the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV., and to the countries of : Canada, Colombia, India, Mexico and Europe.
- Location
- Sparks, MD
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Vancomycin Screen Agar. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Units affected: 60,840.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The affected expired lots of product may have exhibited breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life. The in-date product may also exhibit breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 30, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0473-2016.
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