Chocolate II Agar (GC II Agar with Hemoglobin and Iso Vitalex), microbiological media plates, Catalog #221267, packaged in cardboard carton, 100 plates per carton.
FDA Recall Z-0164-04 · Posted 2003-11-27
Recalling FirmBecton Dickinson & Co
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJTY
Date Initiated2003-10-10
Date Terminated2004-06-18
Product Quantity7302 cartons
Reason for Recall
Microbiological media may exhibit reduced colony size of bacteria, Haemophilus species.
Firm Action
The recalling firm notified distributors by fax and end users by certified mail on 10/10/03. The recall notice advised consignees of reduced growth of Haemophilus species, and instructed them to discontinue distribution and use and discard product for replacement. The letter requests consignees to respond with replacement units needed.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Product was sold to domestic distributors and direct shipped end users nationwide including government consignees, and was additionally sold to affiliated international distributors.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.