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FDA Device recall Z-2298-2020

HardyCHROM MRSA,REF

On 2020-06-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of HardyCHROM MRSA,REF by Hardy Diagnostics, citing false Positive results due to the MSSA (methicillin-susceptible) strain Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) breakthrough when this strain should have been inhibited.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2298-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-11-14
Published2020-06-17
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyHardy Diagnostics
DistributionAZ, CA, IA, KS, MO, MT, OR, PR, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY

Product

HardyCHROM MRSA,REF; G307, LOT: 447694, A selective and differential chromogenic medium for the qualitative direct detection of nasal colonization by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Not intended to diagnose infection of guide therapy. Further testing required for susceptibility or typing. Container Type: 15 x 100mm monoplate Packaged: 10 plates/sleeve STORAGE: 2-8 degree C on receipt, LIGHT SENSITIVE IVD UDI: (01)08165760201400 (10)447694 (17)191206

Reason

False Positive results due to the MSSA (methicillin-susceptible) strain Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) breakthrough when this strain should have been inhibited.

Identifiers

code_infoCatalogue no.: G307, Lot number 447694 HDx, UDI # 00816576020140

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-2298-2020%22

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