Microbiologics recalls Pneumonia (33 Targets) Control Panel due to shorter shelf life than advertised. This quality control material expires in 6 months instead of 18 months.
Shelf-life for the 8244 Pneumonia (33 Targets) Control Panel determined to be 6 months instead of 18 months.
Microbiologics recalls a specific pneumonia testing control panel because it has a shorter shelf life than promised—only 6 months instead of 18 months. This means the product could become outdated or ineffective before its intended use period ends.
The control panel expires after 6 months instead of 18 months. If used after this period, it may not provide accurate test results, potentially leading to incorrect diagnoses.
Laboratories or healthcare facilities using this control panel for pneumonia testing. Those most at risk are users who rely on the panel for accurate test results before its expiration date.
Check for the catalog number 8244 on the panel. The expiration date on the label should be 07/31/2022 for the first panel and 08/31/2022 for the second panel.
Verify the expiration date on the panel label to confirm it matches the stated dates (07/31/2022 or 08/31/2022).
The shelf life for the 8244 Pneumonia (33 Targets) Control Panel was determined to be 6 months instead of 18 months.
Look for the catalog number 8244 with expiration dates 07/31/2022 or 08/31/2022 on the panel label.
Check the expiration date on the panel label. If it has expired, discard it; otherwise, it may still be used for testing.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Microbiologics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0844-2022 — Microbiologics Microbiologics Hello, I own a Microbiologics that is covered by recall Z-0844-2022 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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