CLASS II Device recall · Reported 9 Mar 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

QC Sets and Panels recalled by Microbiologics

Microbiologics is recalling QC Sets and Panels, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Jun 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesCatalog Number: 8193; Lot Number: 8193-04, 8193-06; UDI: 70845357041080
Quantity recalled29 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0698-2022
FDA event ID
89446
Recalling firm
Microbiologics, Saint Cloud, MN
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
6 Jun 2017
FDA classified
1 Mar 2022
Reported
9 Mar 2022
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

6 Jun 2017Recall initiated by company
1 Mar 2022Classified by FDA+1729 days
9 Mar 2022Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Real-time shelf life testing failed at 24 months

Product as listed by the FDA

Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels. BD MAX" CT/GC/TV Verification and Control Panel. Containing High, Medium and Low Level Controls.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, CA, DC, FL, IA, ID, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, India, United Kingdom.

Nationwide AlaskaCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaIowaIdahoKansasLouisianaMarylandMinnesotaMissouriNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkOhioOklahomaPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTexas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Real-time shelf life testing failed at 24 months

Which lots are affected?

Catalog Number: 8193; Lot Number: 8193-04, 8193-06; UDI: 70845357041080

Where was it sold?

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, CA, DC, FL, IA, ID, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, India, United Kingdom.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

4 other products · FDA event 89446

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is QC Sets and Panels: Helix Elite recalled by Microbiologics.

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