Remel recalls Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K (9ml) 100/PK products with shortened expiration dates due to potential failure in performance testing after 106 days of manufacturing.
Potential for products to fail performance testing per the Instructions for Use (IFU) starting at 106 days after date of manufacturing. Expiration date is shortened from 9 months to 105 days.
Remel is recalling Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K (9ml) 100/PK products because they may fail performance testing after 106 days from manufacturing. This means the expiration date is shortened from 9 months to 105 days to prevent unreliable results in lab tests.
These products may fail performance testing after 106 days from manufacturing. This shortens the expiration date from 9 months to 105 days to ensure reliable results in lab tests for growing bacteria.
Users of this lab media for growing bacteria are affected. Lab technicians and researchers using these products for qualitative procedures are most at risk.
Check the lot numbers listed: 298486 (11/27/2018) through 417773 (07/17/2019). The product is sold as Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K (9ml) 100/PK.
Look for lot numbers on the product label: 298486 through 417773.
The products may fail performance testing after 106 days from manufacturing, so the expiration date is shortened to 105 days to ensure reliable results.
The product may fail performance testing, leading to unreliable results in lab tests for growing bacteria.
Check the lot numbers on the label: 298486 (11/27/2018) through 417773 (07/17/2019).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Remel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1401-2019 — Remel Remel Hello, I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-1401-2019 from Remel. 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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