HardyCHROM MRSA,REF; G307, LOT: 447694, A selective and differential chromogenic medium for the qualitative direct detection of nasal colonization by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Not intended to diagnose infection of guide therapy. Further testing required for susceptibility or typing. Container Type: 15 x 100mm monoplate Packaged: 10 plates/sleeve STORAGE: 2-8 degree C on receipt, LIGHT SENSITIVE IVD UDI: (01)08165760201400 (10)447694 (17)191206

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalogue no.: G307, Lot number 447694 HDx, UDI # 00816576020140
  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:
Hardy Diagnostics
Reason for Recall:
False Positive results due to the MSSA (methicillin-susceptible) strain Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) breakthrough when this strain should have been inhibited.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

HardyCHROM MRSA,REF; G307, LOT: 447694, A selective and differential chromogenic medium for the qualitative direct detection of nasal colonization by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Not intended to diagnose infection of guide therapy. Further testing required for susceptibility or typing. Container Type: 15 x 100mm monoplate Packaged: 10 plates/sleeve STORAGE: 2-8 degree C on receipt, LIGHT SENSITIVE IVD UDI: (01)08165760201400 (10)447694 (17)191206

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalogue no.: G307, Lot number 447694 HDx, UDI # 00816576020140

Distribution:

Distributed in: WI, CA, WA, IA, MT, UT, AZ, WY, KS, MO, OR, TX, VI, PR

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2298-2020

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