Microbiologics recalls Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (REF 8184) due to contaminated negative control causing false Norovirus positives. Affected lots include 8184-65 to 8184-71. No remedy specified.
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.
Microbiologics is recalling its Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (REF 8184) because the negative control was contaminated with Norovirus. This means users might get false positive results for Norovirus when running the negative control test. The recall affects specific lot numbers with expiration dates through May 2025.
The negative control in the panel was contaminated with Norovirus, which can cause false positive results for Norovirus when users run the negative control test. This means the product might indicate a Norovirus infection when there is none, leading to unnecessary testing or confusion in results.
Users of the Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel who have the affected lot numbers (8184-65 to 8184-71) are most at risk. This includes laboratory professionals and healthcare facilities using the product for pathogen testing.
Check the product label for lot numbers 8184-65 through 8184-71. The expiration date for these lots ranges from March 31, 2025, to August 31, 2025. The product is labeled as Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet).
Look for lot numbers 8184-65 to 8184-71 on the product label.
The negative control was contaminated with Norovirus, which can cause false positive results for Norovirus when users run the negative control test.
Lot numbers 8184-65 through 8184-71, with expiration dates from March 31, 2025, to August 31, 2025.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Microbiologics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1075-2024 — Microbiologics Microbiologics Hello, I own a Microbiologics that is covered by recall Z-1075-2024 from Microbiologics. 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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