CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 31 Aug 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
a. Metrex Research Corp CaviCide1 Disinfectant recalled
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office is recalling a. Metrex Research Corp CaviCide1 Disinfectant, Clnr CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) Metrex, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 25 May 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1620-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90336
- Recalling firm
- Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office, Richmond, VA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 25 May 2022
- FDA classified
- 25 Aug 2022
- Reported
- 31 Aug 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 25 May 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Aug 2022 | Classified by FDA | +92 days |
| 31 Aug 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
a. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) METREX, Model Number: 13-5000. b. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE 8OZ SPRAY MX-1008 METREX Model Number: 13-1008. c. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE GL MX-1000 METREX Catalog #13-1000. d. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE PUMP SPRAY 24OZ METREX Catalog #13-1024. e. CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 24OZ (12/CS) METREX Catalog #13-5024. f. METREX RESEARCH CORP DISINFECTANT, ENVIROCIDE 24OZ(12/CS) METREX Model Number: 13-3324. g. METREX RESEARCH CORP Envirocide DISINFECTANT, ENVIROCIDE GL(4/CS)MX-3300 METREX Model Number: 13-3300
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is a. Metrex Research Corp CaviCide1 Disinfectant, Clnr CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) Metrex recalled?
Yes. Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office recalled a. Metrex Research Corp CaviCide1 Disinfectant, Clnr CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) Metrex on 25 May 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1620-2022.
Why was it recalled?
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Which lots are affected?
GTIN: a. 00615375005446; H97113500020. b. 00615375005309; H97113100824. c. 00615375005385; H9711310002. d. 00615375005361, H97113102422. e. 00615375005415, H97113502426. f. 00615375005354; H97113332427. g. 00615375005378; H113330021
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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