PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

MRSASelect, IVD, REF 63747, containing 20 plates per package. The MRSASelect is indicated for use in conjunction with other laboratory tests and clinical data available to aid in the identification and diagnosis of MRSA from patients with skin and soft-tissue infections.

Reported: June 12, 2019 Initiated: June 8, 2018 #Z-1742-2019

Product Description

MRSASelect, IVD, REF 63747, containing 20 plates per package. The MRSASelect is indicated for use in conjunction with other laboratory tests and clinical data available to aid in the identification and diagnosis of MRSA from patients with skin and soft-tissue infections.

Reason for Recall

Abnormal coloration of agar plates and the growth of non-characteristic MRSA colonies.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
Units Affected
5,212 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution to: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Puerto Rico.
Location
Redmond, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MRSASelect, IVD, REF 63747, containing 20 plates per package. The MRSASelect is indicated for use in conjunction with other laboratory tests and clinical data available to aid in the identification and diagnosis of MRSA from patients with skin and soft-tissue infections.. Recalled by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Units affected: 5,212 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Abnormal coloration of agar plates and the growth of non-characteristic MRSA colonies.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 12, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1742-2019.