Reported Jun 17, 2020 · Terminated

HardyCHROM MRSA,REF; G307, LOT: 447694, A selective and differential chromogenic medium for the qualitative direct…

Hardy Diagnostics

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Hardy Diagnostics · 1430 W McCoy Ln · Santa Maria, CA · 93455-1005

Is this the product you have?

  • HardyCHROM MRSA,REF; G307
  • LOT447694, 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 Type15
  • x 100mm monoplate Packaged10
  • plates/sleeve STORAGE2-8 degree C on receipt
  • LIGHT SENSITIVE IVD UDI(01)08165760201400 (10)447694 (17)191206
Lot codes and dates
    • Catalogue no.: G307
    • Lot number 447694 HDx
    • UDI # 00816576020140
Amount recalled
3,580 ea (358 kits, pack of 10 in each)

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Apr 28, 2021 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:12 PM UTC

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