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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Thermo Scientific Remel Bordetella pertussis Agglutinating Serum Product Number: R30165501, UDI-DI: 05056080501826 - Product Usage: Bordetella antisera are suitable for use in slide agglutination tests to serologically identify Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis for epidemiological and diagnostic purposes.

Reported: September 9, 2020 Initiated: July 23, 2020 #Z-2920-2020

Product Description

Thermo Scientific Remel Bordetella pertussis Agglutinating Serum Product Number: R30165501, UDI-DI: 05056080501826 - Product Usage: Bordetella antisera are suitable for use in slide agglutination tests to serologically identify Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis for epidemiological and diagnostic purposes.

Reason for Recall

Thermo Scientific" Remel" Bordetella pertussis Agglutinating Serum (R30165501/ZM10) is not performing, resulting in the potential for false negative results for serotypes 1 and 3

Details

Recalling Firm
Remel Europe Ltd.
Units Affected
79 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of MO, CA and the countries of CA, AT, BO, CN, CZ, GB, GM, HK, IE, IT, MX, MY, NL,OM, SA.
Location
Dartford, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Thermo Scientific Remel Bordetella pertussis Agglutinating Serum Product Number: R30165501, UDI-DI: 05056080501826 - Product Usage: Bordetella antisera are suitable for use in slide agglutination tests to serologically identify Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis for epidemiological and diagnostic purposes.. Recalled by Remel Europe Ltd.. Units affected: 79 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Thermo Scientific" Remel" Bordetella pertussis Agglutinating Serum (R30165501/ZM10) is not performing, resulting in the potential for false negative results for serotypes 1 and 3
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 9, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2920-2020.