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FDA Device recall Z-0812-2020

Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels, Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), Catalog # 8180 Used in test systems to e…

On 2020-01-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels, Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), Catalog # 8180 Used in test systems to e… by Microbiologics, citing the recommended hydration fluid for the 8180 Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), has changed from sterile 0.85% saline or sterile blood culture media t….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0812-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-12-16
Published2020-01-22
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyMicrobiologics
DistributionUS

Product

Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels, Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), Catalog # 8180 Used in test systems to estimate test precision and to detect systematic analytical deviations that may arise from reagent or analytical instrument variation.

Reason

The recommended hydration fluid for the 8180 Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), has changed from sterile 0.85% saline or sterile blood culture media to sterile DI water or pH 7.2 phosphate buffer.

Identifiers

code_infoLot # 8180-46 8180-47 8180-48 8180-49 8180-50 8180-51 8180-52

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0812-2020%22

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