Diagnostic Hybrids Inc Rabbit Kidney Culture, brand name: 'FreshCells'. The product is labeled as 'Rabbit Kidney' also known as 'Rbk' , 2-square cm area of a cell monolayer covered with 2-mL culture medium. The product is packed in glass culture tubes 16x125mm, with screw caps. The product is distributed in EPS shipping racks which can hold up to 50 tubes each. Used routinely for in vitro diagnostic testing for virus and/or Chlamydia isolation and to aid in the diagnosis of diseases associated with infectious age Recall
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Rabbit Kidney Culture, brand name: 'FreshCells'. The product is labeled as 'Rabbit Kidney' also known as 'Rbk' , 2-square cm area of a cell monolayer covered with 2-mL culture medium. The product is packed in glass culture tubes 16x125mm, with screw caps. The product is distributed in EPS shipping racks which can hold up to 50 tubes each. Used routinely for in vitro diagnostic testing for virus and/or Chlamydia isolation and to aid in the diagnosis of diseases associated with infectious age
Brand
Diagnostic Hybrids Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog Number: 48-0600, Lot #480109.
Products Sold
Catalog Number: 48-0600, Lot #480109.
Diagnostic Hybrids Inc is recalling Rabbit Kidney Culture, brand name: 'FreshCells'. The product is labeled as 'Rabbit Kidney' also kn due to During QC post release monitoring, the firm determined that the monolayer culture of rabbit kidney cells previously distributed by the firm, appeared . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
During QC post release monitoring, the firm determined that the monolayer culture of rabbit kidney cells previously distributed by the firm, appeared to contain another type of cells (monkey kidney cells).
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Diagnostic Hybrids issued a "Product Notification" letter dated January 23, 2009 in addition to verbal communication of the affected product beginning January 21, 2009. The firm requested that all affected product be discarded /destroyed and not use for diagnostic testing. Consignees were asked to complete and return a Fax-Back form. For further information, contact Diagnostic Hybrids Technical Services at 1-866-344-3477 or 1-740-589-3300.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026