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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), REF 8184.

Reported: February 21, 2024 Initiated: January 8, 2024 #Z-1075-2024

Product Description

Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), REF 8184.

Reason for Recall

The negative control was contaminated with one of the positive control pathogens (Norovirus). This would result in users getting a positive call for Norovirus when running the negative control.

Details

Recalling Firm
Microbiologics Inc
Units Affected
580 packages
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to France.
Location
Saint Cloud, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), REF 8184.. Recalled by Microbiologics Inc. Units affected: 580 packages.
Why was this product recalled?
The negative control was contaminated with one of the positive control pathogens (Norovirus). This would result in users getting a positive call for Norovirus when running the negative control.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 21, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1075-2024.