Remel recalls Haemophilus Test Medium (150mm) 10/PK with lot numbers 201334, 210892, 217048 due to potential light growth zones affecting test accuracy. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact Remel for details.
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 (150mm) 10/PK products with specific lot numbers because they may show lighter growth zones when tested with certain bacteria, making it hard to measure antibiotic resistance zones accurately. This could lead to incorrect test results in lab settings.
The test medium may produce lighter than normal growth zones when tested with specific Haemophilus bacteria strains. This makes it difficult to measure antibiotic resistance zones accurately, potentially leading to incorrect test results in lab settings.
Laboratory users who purchased Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (150mm) 10/PK with lot numbers 201334, 210892, or 217048 are affected. Those performing antimicrobial disk diffusion tests with Haemophilus species are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check the lot number on the packaging, which is listed as 201334 (expires Jan 2021), 210892 (expires Feb 2021), or 217048 (expires Feb 2021). The product is sold as Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (150mm) 10/PK.
Look for lot numbers 201334, 210892, or 217048 on the packaging.
The test medium may show lighter than normal growth zones when tested with specific Haemophilus bacteria, making it hard to measure antibiotic resistance zones accurately.
Lot numbers 201334 (expires Jan 2021), 210892 (expires Feb 2021), and 217048 (expires Feb 2021).
No, but you should check the lot number and contact Remel if you have the affected lot numbers to ensure accurate test results.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Remel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1424-2021 — Remel Remel Hello, I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-1424-2021 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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