MicroScan Pos Combo Panel Type 43, Catalog number B1017-217for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of rapidly growing aerobic and facultative gram-positive cocci, some fastidious aerobic gram-positive cocci and Listeria monocytogenes.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot 2018-11-03
  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:
The drug dilution sequence for Moxifloxacin printed on the panel is incorrect. As a result, incorrect MIC results for Mxf could be reported.
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 43, Catalog number B1017-217for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of rapidly growing aerobic and facultative gram-positive cocci, some fastidious aerobic gram-positive cocci and Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot 2018-11-03

Distribution:

Distributed in: NJ, TX, IA, PA, FL, NE, OH, NY, CA, MO, OK, LA

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2599-2018

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