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Class II Recall

LYFO DISK(TM), LYFO DISK(TM) Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM). LYFO DISK microorganisms are

Microbiologics Inc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for LYFO DISK(TM), LYFO DISK(TM) Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619 by Microbiologics Inc. Reason: Potential contamination with Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. warneri..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0583-2022

Action Date

2022-02-16

Status

Terminated

Category

device

Product Description

LYFO DISK(TM), LYFO DISK(TM) Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM). LYFO DISK microorganisms are packaged in a resealable vial that contains 6 lyophilized microorganism pellets and a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. The LYFO DISK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements.

Lot/Code Info: Catalog Number: 0947L, Lot Number: 947-126-1, UDI: 10845357022964

Quantity Affected: 42 units

Reason for Recall

Potential contamination with Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. warneri.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GUATAMALA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, LATVIA, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VIETNAM.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2020-10-01

Company

Microbiologics Inc

Saint Cloud, MN

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 154 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Microbiologics Inc has 52 FDA actions in our database, including 52 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Microbiologics Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Microbiologics Inc have FDA actions?

Microbiologics Inc has 52 FDA actions in our database, including 52 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0583-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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