Remel Oxoid Antimicrobial Discs: Out of Specification Hazard
Remel recalls Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs (UK-made) with specific model and lot numbers due to out of specification. Consumers should check their product details to determine if affected.
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What happened, in plain English
Remel is recalling Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs made in the UK because they are out of specification. This means the discs may not work properly for testing, which could lead to inaccurate results in medical or lab settings. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62329-remel-oxoid-antimicrobial-discs-out-of-specification-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62329-remel-oxoid-antimicrobial-discs-out-of-specification-hazard · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2142-2021
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“Remel Oxoid Antimicrobial Discs: Out of Specification Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62329-remel-oxoid-antimicrobial-discs-out-of-specification-hazard. Based on FDA recall #Z-2142-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2142-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The discs are out of specification, meaning they may not provide accurate results for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. This could lead to incorrect treatment decisions in medical settings, but does not pose a direct physical risk to users.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals and labs using these discs for antimicrobial testing are most likely affected. The risk is low as the discs are for lab use only and not a direct safety hazard.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model CT0223B and lot numbers listed: 2341375, 2343397, 2394162, 2403210, 2438023, 2463120, 2408058, 2438086, 2457651, 2832507, 2840771, 2935065, 2958576, 2968037, and 2978564. These discs are made in the UK and are for prescription-only use.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify your model number and lot numbers to confirm if the disc is affected by this recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 39 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, District…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.1 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have these discs?
Check your model and lot numbers against the list provided in the recall to determine if affected. If affected, contact Remel for further instructions.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2142-2021 (June 18, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2142-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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