Hardy Diagnostics VRE Broth, 5ml container type: 16x100mm tube packaged: 20 tubes/box fill: 5ml Product Usage: BEA (Bile Esculin Azide) Broth with Vancomycin is for the surveillance of vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) not to be used for susceptibility reporting.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot number: 15021, 15043, 15072, 15126, 15152 Cat no. K103
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Hardy Diagnostics
- Reason for Recall:
- Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with Ciprofloxacin 1 ug, MDR Acinetobacter, BEA with Azide and Vancomycin, BEA Agar with Vancomycin, Gentamicin, and Amphotericin B, BEA Broth with Vancomycin, and VRE Broth due to lack of 510(k) clearance.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Hardy Diagnostics VRE Broth, 5ml container type: 16x100mm tube packaged: 20 tubes/box fill: 5ml Product Usage: BEA (Bile Esculin Azide) Broth with Vancomycin is for the surveillance of vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) not to be used for susceptibility reporting.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot number: 15021, 15043, 15072, 15126, 15152 Cat no. K103
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2279-2015
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