Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19928 |
| Brand Name: | ThermoFisher Oxoid Nitrocefin |
| Model: | SR0112C |
| Affected: | Lot No: 1717357 |
| 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: | A technical investigation has confirmed that individual bottles of Oxoid Nitrocefin (+ Reconstitution Fluid), Lot 1717357 may produce weak beta-lactamase reactions. Not all of the lot is affected; however, continued use may result in delayed or false negative reporting |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 22/3/2016 |
