Remel Blood Agar Bi-Plate Recall: May Not Grow Patient Isolates

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What happened, in plain English

Remel is recalling Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plates that may not grow some patient isolates or quality control organisms as intended. This could affect lab results and patient care.

Why it’s dangerous

The blood agar side of the bi-plate may not grow certain patient isolates or quality control organisms properly. This could lead to inaccurate lab results or missed diagnoses.

Who’s affected

Lab technicians and healthcare facilities using Remel Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plates with Lot 150237 are most at risk. The recall affects specific laboratory products.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the lot number 150237 on the Remel Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plate packaging. The product was sold under the reference number R02049.

Brand
Remel
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Lot Number
Look for the lot number 150237 on the Remel Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plate packaging.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The blood agar side of the bi-plate may not grow some patient isolates or QC organisms as intended.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the lot number on the packaging; if it's 150237, contact Remel for instructions.

Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?

The recall is for potential inaccurate lab results, not a physical safety hazard.

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Subject: Recall Z-0769-2021 — Remel Remel

Hello,

I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-0769-2021 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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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-0769-2021 (December 10, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0769-2021 to see it in context.
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Remel Inc recalls Remel Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plate, REF: R02049

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