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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0537-2014

Streptex* kit, Ref R30950501 ZL50, Rapid latex test for Streptococcal grouping, IVD. The kit contains reagent groups A, B, C, D, F, G, a control, and an extraction enzyme. The firm name on the label is Remel Europe Ltd., Dartford, England. Streptex is a rapid latex test system for use in the qualitative detection and identification of the Lancefield group of streptococci. Reagents are provided for groups A, B, C, D, F and G covering the majority of clinical isolates, group E streptococci are rarely isolated.

Published December 25, 2013 · Recall initiated: May 2, 2013

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

The product may give weak or false negative test results.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Remel Inc
Distributor
Nationwide Distribution
Lot
Lot 1192181, exp. January 2014
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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