Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24991 |
| Brand Name: | ThermoScientificTM OxoidTM Meropenem 32 M.I.C.E. strip, MA0121D&F |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multiple Lots |
| 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 internal investigation has confirmed that ThermoScientificTM OxoidTM Meropenem 32 M.I.C.Evaluator strips, are producing high out of specification MIC results when tested with all quality control organisms as stated in the product specification. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 14/8/2019 |
