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Terminated

Chocolate II Agar (GC II Agar with Hemoglobin and IsoVitalex), microbiological media plates. Catalog # 221267

FDA Recall Z-0345-03 · Posted 2002-12-18

Recalling FirmBecton Dickinson & Co.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJTY
Date Initiated2002-11-18
Date Terminated2003-05-01
Product Quantity6422 cartons/ 100 plates per carton

Reason for Recall

Microbiological media may exhibit No Growth or reduced colony size of Haemophilus species.

Firm Action

Becton Dickinson notified distributors by fax on 11/18/02 to discard inventory. Firm additionally notified distributors on 11/21/02 to include three additional lots of agar for recall. End users were notified by letter 11/21/02 to discard inventory for replacement, and return reply form.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Product was sold to distributors and subsequently distributed to medical facility end users nationwide and internationally.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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