MicroScan Pos Combo Panel Type 33 (PC33): Catalog number B1017-211 MicroScan Pos Combo 33 B1017-211 panels are designed for use in determining quantitative and /or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of colonies, grown on solid media, of rapidly growing aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram-positive bacteria.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog number B10170211; Siemens Material number (SMN): 1071530, lot number 2014-09-12.: Expiration date 2014-09-12.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Siemens investigation confirmed that a portion one lot of panel Pos Combo 33 lot was packaged without desiccants. The substrates on a panel packaged without a desiccant may deteriorate over time due to exposure to additional moisture in the panel pouch.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

MicroScan Pos Combo Panel Type 33 (PC33): Catalog number B1017-211 MicroScan Pos Combo 33 B1017-211 panels are designed for use in determining quantitative and /or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of colonies, grown on solid media, of rapidly growing aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram-positive bacteria.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog number B10170211; Siemens Material number (SMN): 1071530, lot number 2014-09-12.: Expiration date 2014-09-12.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1524-2015

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