Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step, 16x100mm Tube, 6ml, Item code Z46BX - Product Usage: Intended to detect Group B Streptococcus (GBS) from anovaginal specimen collected from pregnant women. If pregnant woman is positive for GBS colonization, this will indicate a need for treatment prior to vaginal delivery in order to prevent infection of the neonate.

Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved temperature ranges. Using these temperature abused products may result in misdiagnosis of the patient.

On April 20, 2020, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to affected customers. Customers were informed that the product had been incorrectly stored and that there was a potential for misdiagnosis. Action Required: 1. CHECK all storage and usage locations to confirm whether you have any units of the affected product codes and lot numbers containing the labeling outlined in the letter. 2. SEGREGATE and QUARANTINE all on-hand affected product. 3. PLEASE RETURN the letter's acknowledgment form via facsimile (847-689-9101 or 614-652-9648) or email ([email protected]) and indicate the product code, lot and quantity of product youve quarantined or discarded. Please respond regardless of whether or not you have affected product. 4. NOTIFY any customers to whom you may have distributed, or forwarded product affected by this recall. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification letter. 5. CONTACT the appropriate Customer Service group to arrange for return and credit/replacement of any affected product Monday Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm EST: " Hospital800-964-5227 " Federal Government800-444-1166 " Distributor800-635-6021 " All other Customers888-444-5440