MedSchenker STM System (Vectornate) – Culture Media Discoloration (2021)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM) System: CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL - MULTIPURPOSE CULTURE MEDIUM - Product Usage: intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing viruses, from the collection site to the testing laboratory. I
Brand
Vectornate USA Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial #: STM-UNV-0001-Q121, Lot #: JAH161, KAG076
Products Sold
Serial #: STM-UNV-0001-Q121, Lot #: JAH161, KAG076
Vectornate USA Inc is recalling MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM) System: CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL - due to Discoloration and turbidity were present in the specified lots of STMs because of Longer Monsoon season at the South Korean Manufacturing Facility.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Discoloration and turbidity were present in the specified lots of STMs because of Longer Monsoon season at the South Korean Manufacturing Facility.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm did not give out a public statement of a recall or recall strategy as it only affected one client and was specific to two identified lots. the firm did notify the customer of the issue via phone and email.
Verify this information on the official source
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