Remel recalls Shigella sonnei Phase 1 & 2 Agglutinating Serum (Ref R30164201 ZH01) due to potential failure to agglutinate within specified time. Affected kits and bottles from specific lots are listed in the recall notice.
The serum may fail to agglutinate within the specified minimum reaction time.
Remel is recalling Shigella sonnei Phase 1 & 2 Agglutinating Serum (Ref R30164201 ZH01) because it may fail to agglutinate within the required reaction time. This could lead to inaccurate test results for Shigella cultures.
The serum may not react properly within the minimum time required for the test, leading to false negative results. This could cause incorrect identification of Shigella cultures, affecting epidemiological and diagnostic accuracy.
Laboratory users who have the specific kit and bottle lots listed in the recall notice are affected. Those using the product for diagnostic testing are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check the kit lot numbers and bottle lot numbers on the product. Affected kits include lots 1465529, 2118879, 2173683, 2161363, 1984639, 1738564, 1971308, 1957305, 1947930, and 1847285 with corresponding bottle lots.
Look for the kit lot and bottle lot numbers on the product packaging to determine if it is affected.
The serum may fail to agglutinate within the specified minimum reaction time, which could lead to inaccurate test results for Shigella cultures.
Affected kits include lots 1465529, 2118879, 2173683, 2161363, 1984639, 1738564, 1971308, 1957305, 1947930, and 1847285 with corresponding bottle lots.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required if the product is not affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Remel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0290-2018 — Remel Remel Hello, I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-0290-2018 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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