Oxoid recalls 50 Lev5 antimicrobial susceptibility discs (Levofloxacin 5 ug) due to mislabeling that may contain Norfloxacin discs. Affected units include specific lot numbers and CE 2797 marked products.
Mislabeling; Levofloxacin Antimicrobial susceptibility disc packaging may contain Norfloxacin Antimicrobial Susceptibility discs.
Oxoid is recalling 50 Lev5 antimicrobial susceptibility discs that may contain Norf:loxacin discs instead of Levofloxacin. This mislabeling could lead to incorrect test results if used in medical testing.
The discs may be mislabeled with Norfloxacin instead of Levofloxacin. This could cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility test results, potentially leading to incorrect treatment decisions.
Healthcare professionals using these discs for lab testing are most at risk. Patients relying on accurate antibiotic susceptibility testing could be affected if the wrong discs are used.
Check for the product name 'Lev5', model 'REF CT1587B', and lot number 6142394/UDI: 5032384079629. The discs are CE 2797 marked and used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Verify the product name, model, and lot number to confirm if your discs are affected.
The discs may be mislabeled with Norfloxacin instead of Levofloxacin, which could cause inaccurate test results.
Check the product details to see if your discs are affected. If they are, contact Oxoid for guidance.
The mislabeling could lead to incorrect antibiotic susceptibility test results, but there is no immediate risk of injury or harm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Oxoid to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1075-2025 — Oxoid Oxoid Hello, I own a Oxoid that is covered by recall Z-1075-2025 from Oxoid. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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