Remel recalls two types of GC Agar Base (150mm and 100mm) due to reduced recovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains. Affected units have specific lot numbers and model codes.
Reduced or no recovery of some strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Remel is recalling two types of GC Agar Base (150mm and 100mm) because they may not recover some Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains properly. This could lead to inaccurate test results for gonorrhea.
The agar bases may not recover certain Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains correctly, leading to false negative test results. This could cause missed diagnoses of gonorrhea infections.
Laboratory users who purchased the recalled GC Agar Base products between specific dates and lot numbers. Those testing for gonorrhea may be at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for model codes R04030 (150mm) or R01460 (100mm) with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The products were sold with unique identifiers (UDI-DI) starting with 84883800.
Identify the model code (R04030 or R01460) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recalled GC Agar Base products may not recover some Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains properly, leading to inaccurate test results.
Check the model code and lot numbers to see if your product is affected. The recall notice provides specific details for identification.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your product is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Remel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2623-2026 — Remel Remel Hello, I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-2623-2026 from Remel. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
