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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels, Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), Catalog # 8180 Used in test systems to estimate test precision and to detect systematic analytical deviations that may arise from reagent or analytical instrument variation.

Reported: January 22, 2020 Initiated: December 16, 2019 #Z-0812-2020

Product Description

Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels, Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), Catalog # 8180 Used in test systems to estimate test precision and to detect systematic analytical deviations that may arise from reagent or analytical instrument variation.

Reason for Recall

The recommended hydration fluid for the 8180 Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), has changed from sterile 0.85% saline or sterile blood culture media to sterile DI water or pH 7.2 phosphate buffer.

Details

Recalling Firm
Microbiologics Inc
Units Affected
810
Distribution
Distributed nationwide including Washington DC, and distributed internationally to Germany and Netherlands.
Location
Saint Cloud, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels, Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), Catalog # 8180 Used in test systems to estimate test precision and to detect systematic analytical deviations that may arise from reagent or analytical instrument variation.. Recalled by Microbiologics Inc. Units affected: 810.
Why was this product recalled?
The recommended hydration fluid for the 8180 Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), has changed from sterile 0.85% saline or sterile blood culture media to sterile DI water or pH 7.2 phosphate buffer.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 22, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0812-2020.