Microbiologics recalls Catalog 02145P bacterial controls for microbial testing due to incorrect VIM-1 status. These controls may not verify assay performance properly.
Strain should be VIM-1 positive but is confirmed to be VIM-1 negative.
Microbiologics is recalling a specific bacterial control product used in microbial testing because it's confirmed to be VIM-1 negative instead of positive. This could lead to inaccurate test results if used as a control.
The product is intended to verify assay performance in microbial testing. If it's VIM-1 negative instead of positive, it may not correctly identify the microorganism, leading to inaccurate test results.
Microbiologists and labs using microbial testing controls may be affected. Those who rely on this product for accurate test verification are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Catalog 02145P' or similar bacterial controls from Microbiologics. Look for lot numbers 1245-03-1 through 1245-04-1 on the packaging.
Verify the product name and lot numbers on the packaging to confirm if it's affected.
No, this product is not dangerous but may not work correctly as a control for microbial testing.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you can continue using it if you don't need it for testing.
Check for the product name 'Catalog 02145P' and lot numbers 1245-03-1 through 1245-04-1 on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Microbiologics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0402-2021 — Microbiologics Microbiologics Hello, I own a Microbiologics that is covered by recall Z-0402-2021 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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