Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 5, 2015
Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with Ciprofloxacin 1 ug, MDR Acinetobacter, BEA with Azide and Vancomycin, BEA Agar wi…
Hardy Diagnostics recalled Hardy Diagnostics BHI with CIPRO, 1ug/ml container type: 16x100mm tube packaged: 20 … - a moderate-severity action.
Hardy Diagnostics BHI with CIPRO, 1ug/ml container type: 16x100mm tube packaged: 20 … was recalled by Hardy Diagnostics in August 5, 2015. Reason: Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with Ciprofloxac…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2274-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Hardy Diagnostics issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with Ciprofloxac….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2274-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2274-2015) was formally reported on August 5, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 26, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Hardy Diagnostics is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Santa Maria, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 520 (26pk/20).
The documented reason for this recall is: Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with Ciprofloxacin 1 ug, MDR Acinetobacter, BEA with Azide and Vancomycin, BEA Agar with Vancomycin, Gentamicin, and Amphoteri… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. Nationwide Distribution and the country of: Canada. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
520 (26pk/20)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Hardy Diagnostics BHI with CIPRO, 1ug/ml container type: 16x100mm tube packaged: 20 tubes/box Product Usage: Brain Heart Infusion Broth with Ciprofloxacin, 1ug is for use as pre-enrichment broth for the cultivation of ciprofloxacin-resistant organisms from clinical samples.
Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with Ciprofloxacin 1 ug, MDR Acinetobacter, BEA with Azide and Vancomycin, BEA Agar with Vancomycin, Gentamicin, and Amphotericin B, BEA Broth with Vancomycin, and VRE Broth due to lack of 510(k) clearance.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2274-2015 |
| Date reported | August 5, 2015 |
| Date initiated | June 26, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Firm location | Santa Maria, CA |
| Affected scope | 520 (26pk/20) |
| Distribution | U.S. Nationwide Distribution and the country of: Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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