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Remel, Inc: Remel Middlebrook 7H10 Agar, Ref R01600, packaged 10 units/package. The firm name on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS. Solid Medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures for the isolation and cultivation of mycobacteria.

Recall number
Z-1733-2009
Recalling firm
Remel, Inc
Product
Remel Middlebrook 7H10 Agar, Ref R01600, packaged 10 units/package. The firm name on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS. Solid Medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures for the isolation and cultivation of mycobacteria.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-05-06
Posted
2009-08-14
Terminated
2009-10-15
Reason
The plate labeling is incorrect, but the outer box labeling is correct
Root cause
Error in labeling
Action
The recalling firm issued Important Medical Device Customer Recall Notice letters dated 5/6/08 via regular mail explaining the reason for recall and requesting all remaining inventory of the recalled lot be discarded. A Product Inventory Checklist was enclosed for completion to report the amount of inventory destroyed. A self-addressed postage-paid envelope was enclosed for return of the Product Inventory Checklist. Customers are to contact the firm's Technical Services Department at 800-447-3641 if they have inquiries concerning the letter.
Quantity
118 packages
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- including states of FL, NJ, IN, FL, OH, KY, TX, and WI.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot 763654, Exp. 2009.07.07
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JSY
Firm FEI
1924669
Firm city
Lenexa
Firm state
KS
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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