bioMerieux, Inc. BacT/ALERT FN Culture Bottles, Product Number 259793 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BacT/ALERT FN Culture Bottles, Product Number 259793
Brand
bioMerieux, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product number 259743, Lot 1015145
Products Sold
Product number 259743, Lot 1015145
bioMerieux, Inc. is recalling BacT/ALERT FN Culture Bottles, Product Number 259793 due to Microbial Contamination: Bacillus sp. contamination was detected in inoculated bottles.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Microbial Contamination: Bacillus sp. contamination was detected in inoculated bottles.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by Urgent Product Recall letter on 02/19/2007. They were instructed to destroy any unused inventory of this product lot that they have on hand.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026