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Microgenics Corp: Tobramycin Calibrators, REF 7F93-01; Microgenics Corporation, 46360 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538; Distributed by Abbott Diagnostics, 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, Illinois 60064. .Tobramycin is a commonly used antibiotic to treat bacterial infections, in particular gram negative infections.

Recall number
Z-0773-2012
Recalling firm
Microgenics Corp
Product
Tobramycin Calibrators, REF 7F93-01; Microgenics Corporation, 46360 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538; Distributed by Abbott Diagnostics, 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, Illinois 60064. .Tobramycin is a commonly used antibiotic to treat bacterial infections, in particular gram negative infections.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-11-11
Posted
2012-01-17
Terminated
2012-05-09
Reason
Reports that third party control material for 4 lots of Tobramycin Calibrators that are recovering low and outside of the published range.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
ThermoFisher Scientific sent a product removal letter dated November 11, 2011. Letters were sent to the sole distributor of the product. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. If you are using or have inventory of the affected lot numbers immediately discontinue use and destroy any remaining affected lot numbers per your local waste ordinances. If you have any further questions regarding this information please call 1-877-4Abbott. Customers outside the US should contact their local customer service.
Quantity
1366 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide Distribution including the country Europe.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lots:   59281991, Exp 11-30-11,  59359468, Exp 2-29-12,   59590335, Exp 6-30-12,   59511648, Exp 8-31-12.
510(k) numbers
["K872349"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DLJ
Firm FEI
3010939897
Firm city
Fremont
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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