Pneumonia Control Panel (Microbiologics) – Shelf-Life Discrepancy (2022)
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Pneumonia (33 Targets) Control Panel, unassayed quality control material, containing: Positive Control 1 - Semi-Quantitative Bacteria Positive Control 2 - Viruses and Atypical Bacteria
Brand
Microbiologics Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog Number 8244, UDI: 70845357043664, Lot Number (Expiration Date) (New Expiration Date): 8244 01 (07/31/2022) (07/26/2021), 8244 02 (08/31/2022) (08/02/2021)
Products Sold
Catalog Number 8244, UDI: 70845357043664, Lot Number (Expiration Date) (New Expiration Date): 8244 01 (07/31/2022) (07/26/2021), 8244 02 (08/31/2022) (08/02/2021)
Microbiologics Inc is recalling Pneumonia (33 Targets) Control Panel, unassayed quality control material, containing: Positive Con due to Shelf-life for the 8244 Pneumonia (33 Targets) Control Panel determined to be 6 months instead of 18 months.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Shelf-life for the 8244 Pneumonia (33 Targets) Control Panel determined to be 6 months instead of 18 months.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Microbiologics notified customers on 03/03/2022 via letter titled "Urgent Medical Device Recall Re: 8244 Pneumonia (33 Targets) Control Panel". Instructions included to review lab procedures to understand how the information affects usage, discard expired product, complete the response form provided, return the response form to recall@microbiologics.com, and keep the letter for consignees' records. Questions or concerns can be directed to the Recall Support team at 320.229.7073 or recall@microbiologics.com.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, GA, IL, MT, PA, TN, TX, WI
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026