Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13901 |
| Brand Name: | Oxoid Antimcirobial Susceptibiltiy Testing Disc F300 (Nitrofurantoin) |
| Model: | Model: F300 CT0036B |
| Affected: | Lots 1191122 and 1194944 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd 244 Bush Road Albany AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 636 327 |
| Manufacturer: | Thermo Fisher Scientific Microbiology Basingstoke |
| Issue: | An investigation has indicated that cartridges of specified lots of Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs F300 (Nitrofurantion), may present atypical results. i.e. F300 CT0036B Lot 119112 & Lot 1194944.(only received and sold two batches in NZ) Continued use could resut in a false indication of sensitivity to Nitrofurantion. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/12/2012 |
