Remel recalls Haemophilus Test Medium (10/PK) due to potential light growth zones causing measurement errors in antimicrobial tests. Affected lots expire Feb 2021.
When tested with H. influenza ATCC 49247 and ATCC 49766 both organisms may exhibit lighter than normal growth making zones difficult to measure.
Remel is recalling Haemophilus Test Medium (100mm) 10/pack because it may show lighter growth patterns when testing with certain bacteria, making it hard to measure antibiotic zones accurately. This could lead to incorrect test results in lab settings.
The medium may produce lighter than normal growth patterns when tested with specific Haemophilus bacteria strains. This makes it difficult to measure antibiotic zones accurately, potentially leading to incorrect test results.
Laboratory users who test Haemophilus bacteria with this medium may be affected. Those using the product for antimicrobial disk diffusion tests are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for lot numbers on the packaging, such as Lot 220711. The product expires February 17, 2021, and is sold as a 100mm solid medium in packs of 10.
Look for the lot number on the packaging, such as Lot 220711.
The product may show lighter than normal growth patterns when tested with specific Haemophilus bacteria, making it difficult to measure antibiotic zones accurately.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected products.
The product expires February 17, 2021, as indicated by the lot number Lot 220711.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Remel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1425-2021 — Remel Remel Hello, I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-1425-2021 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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