Recall Z-0976-2015— Becton Dickinson & Co.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Becton Dickinson & Co., initiated 2014-06-06, terminated 2016-08-12. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a general purpose culture medium used for the growth and recovery of fastidious microbial species.. Reason: A low level of surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes on 9 lots of non-sterile prepared plated media containing sheep blood, typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging. The contamination is typically observed as 1-3 CFUs per plate when present..
- Recalling firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2014-06-06
- Terminated
- 2016-08-12
- Firm location
- Sparks, MD, United States
Product description
Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a general purpose culture medium used for the growth and recovery of fastidious microbial species.
Reason for recall
A low level of surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes on 9 lots of non-sterile prepared plated media containing sheep blood, typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging. The contamination is typically observed as 1-3 CFUs per plate when present.
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