Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc., RhMK, Model #:49-0600, 49-0600A, 49-0102A, and 49-T075A. Culture media, used in the cultivation and amplification of viruses, such as respiratory viruses, enteroviruses, measles, and poliovirus from patient specimens.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued February 7, 2013).
- Company
- Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- December 31, 2012
- Posted
- February 7, 2013
- Terminated
- December 5, 2013
- Recall Number
- Z-0792-2013
- Quantity
- 13,005 units
- Firm Location
- Athens, OH
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
RhMK product fungal contamination.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA & WI.
Lot / Code Info
Model #:49-0600, Lot#, 491206T, 491216; Model #: 49-0600A, Lot#, -A-491206T, -A-491216, -A-491216B; Model #: 49-0102A, Lot#, -A-491206T, -A-491216 and Model #: 49-T075A, Lot#, -A-491206T, -A-491216.
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Diagnostic Hybrids sent a Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter dated December 31, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to immediately review your inventory and determine if you have any of the affected product. If so, please remove it from inventory. Complete the enclosed Product Recall Fax-Back form. Upon receipt of Fax-Back form, Diagnostic Hybrids will send you replacement product or issue credit. Representatives are available to assist you in this process and answer any questions you may have about this recall, and how to obtain replacement product. Please contact Technical Support at technicalsupport@quidel.com or by calling 800.874.1517, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.