FDAClass IIDecember 30, 2015

Vancomycin Screen Agar recall

Vancomycin Screen Agar

Why was Vancomycin Screen Agar recalled?

The affected expired lots of product may have exhibited breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life. The in-date product may also exhibit breakthrough growth of vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus facaelis ATCC 29212 near the end of shelf life.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

catalog number 222204. Lot numbers 5041659, 5064921, 5076659, 5083712, 5097504, 5105955, 5130907, 5139626, and 5147941

Product
Vancomycin Screen Agar
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Quantity
60,840
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution to the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV., and to the countries of : Canada, Colombia, India, Mexico and Europe.
Recall date
December 30, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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