EMD Chemicals Inc Anaerotest for microbiology Specification: Performance Test Anerobic: white within 4-6 hours; aerobic: blue with 20 minutes Merck KgaA 64271 Darmstadt, Germany 1.19034.0002 17.08.06 1 unit UPC 4 022536 667928 Recall
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Product
Anaerotest for microbiology Specification: Performance Test Anerobic: white within 4-6 hours; aerobic: blue with 20 minutes Merck KgaA 64271 Darmstadt, Germany 1.19034.0002 17.08.06 1 unit UPC 4 022536 667928
Brand
EMD Chemicals Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Item number 1.19034.0002 Lot # OC553145
Products Sold
Item number 1.19034.0002 Lot # OC553145
EMD Chemicals Inc is recalling Anaerotest for microbiology Specification: Performance Test Anerobic: white within 4-6 hours; aerob due to Lot # OC553145 of Anaerotest failed to remain in specification. QC indicator shows an anaerobic environment even if oxygen is present.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lot # OC553145 of Anaerotest failed to remain in specification. QC indicator shows an anaerobic environment even if oxygen is present.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A Recall Letter was issued by EMD Chemicals on 8/17/2006 to discontinue product usage and for product return.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026