Hardy Diagnostics recalls Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step (Ref. Z40) due to incorrect expiration date on culture medium packaging. The label shows 2021-11-10 instead of the correct 2020-11-10. Consumers should check their product's expiration date and contact Hardy Diagnostics for details.
Streptococcus culture medium contains an incorrect expiration date. The culture medium outer box labeling contains an expiration date of 2021-11-10 instead of the correct expiration date of 2020-11-10
Hardy Diagnostics is recalling Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step (Ref. Z40) because the expiration date on the packaging is incorrect. This could lead to using expired culture medium, which might not be reliable for testing. The recall affects products sold with UDI 00819398026499 and Lot # 465086.
The culture medium's expiration date is listed as November 10, 2021 instead of the correct November 10, 2020. Using expired medium could result in unreliable test results, but it does not pose a direct physical hazard like injury or fire.
Lab users and healthcare professionals who rely on this culture medium for testing. Those using the product without verifying the expiration date are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step', reference number Z40, and unique device identifier (UDI) 00819398026499. The product was sold with lot number 465086.
Verify the expiration date on the packaging; it should be November 10, 2020, not November 10, 2021.
The culture medium's outer box labeling shows an expiration date of 2021-11-10 instead of the correct 2020-11-10.
Check the expiration date on the packaging. If it shows 2021-11-10, contact Hardy Diagnostics for further instructions.
No, the hazard is limited to potential unreliable test results from expired culture medium, not physical injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hardy Diagnostics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0441-2021 — Hardy Diagnostics Hardy Diagnostics Hello, I own a Hardy Diagnostics that is covered by recall Z-0441-2021 from Hardy Diagnostics. 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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