Bio-Rad recalls MRSASelect II agar plates (REF 63758) due to abnormal coloration and non-characteristic MRSA growth. Affected lots expire by July 2018. Consumers should check lot numbers on packaging.
Abnormal coloration of agar plates and the growth of non-characteristic MRSA colonies.
Bio-Rad is recalling MRSASelect II agar plates that may show abnormal coloration and grow non-characteristic MRSA colonies. This could lead to incorrect lab results for MRSA infections. Affected products have specific expiration dates and lot numbers.
The agar plates may show abnormal coloration and grow non-characteristic MRSA colonies, which could lead to incorrect lab results for MRSA infections. This might affect the accuracy of identifying MRSA in patients with skin and soft-tissue infections.
Laboratory users who purchased the MRSASelect II agar plates (REF 63758) with lot numbers listed in the recall. Those using the plates for skin and soft-tissue infection testing are most at risk.
Check the product packaging for lot numbers: 64177778 (exp. 6/10/2018), 64179165 (exp. 6/17/2018), 64182547 (exp. 7/3/2018), 64184389 (exp. 7/8/2018), 64187554 (exp. 7/22/2018), 64189124 (exp. 7/23/2018), or 64190805 (exp. 7/31/2018).
Look for lot numbers on the packaging: 64177778, 64179165, 64182547, 64184389, 64187554, 64189124, or 64190805.
Bio-Rad's MRSASelect II agar plates (REF 63758) used for testing skin and soft-tissue infections.
Check the product packaging for the lot numbers listed in the recall. If you have one of the affected lot numbers, you should stop using it and contact Bio-Rad for further instructions.
The affected products have specific lot numbers: 64177778 (exp. 6/10/2018), 64179165 (exp. 6/17/2018), 64182547 (exp. 7/3/2018), 64184389 (exp. 7/8/2018), 64187554 (exp. 7/22/2018), 64189124 (exp. 7/23/2018), or 64190805 (exp. 7/31/2018).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bio-Rad to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1743-2019 — Bio-Rad Bio-Rad Hello, I own a Bio-Rad that is covered by recall Z-1743-2019 from Bio-Rad. 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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