Remel Inc Remel Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plate, REF: R02049 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Remel Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plate, REF: R02049
Brand
Remel Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 150237
Products Sold
Lot 150237
Remel Inc is recalling Remel Blood Agar/MacConkey Agar Bi-Plate, REF: R02049 due to The blood agar side of the bi-plate may not grow some patient isolates or QC organisms as intended.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The blood agar side of the bi-plate may not grow some patient isolates or QC organisms as intended.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm issued a recall notification letter dated 12/16/2020 to all impacted customers. The letter states that all impacted product has since expired on 12/10/2020. Customers are asked to review of reported test results should be determined by the appropriate technical expert. Customers are also asked to keep the notification letter on file. The notice should be passed on to all who need to be aware within the organization or to any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred. Questions may be directed to the Technical Services Department at 1-800-255-6730 (US) or via email: microbiology.ts.us@thermofisher.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 noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026