The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0784-2022·Announced 2022-03-23

Mycoplasma genitalium Control Panel Distributed Without Proper Release Testing

Microbiologics Inc is recalling Mycoplasma genitalium Control Panel units that did not undergo proper release testing before distribution. Affected lots were distributed across the U.S. and internationally.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a quality control procedural defect (inadequate release testing). No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is manufacturing/quality-related rather than direct patient harm, consistent with a precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Microbiologics Inc is recalling Mycoplasma genitalium Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet) units in lot numbers 8240-08 through 8240-16 (Catalog 8240). The product did not undergo proper release testing before distribution.

Affected units were distributed to customers in multiple U.S. states: Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington. International distribution occurred to Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Microbiologics Inc is notifying customers who received the affected lots and asking them to return the product. No illnesses or injuries related to this recall have been reported.

The recalled product

Product
Mycoplasma genitalium Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet)
Manufacturer
Microbiologics Inc
Hazard
  • inadequate-release-testing
  • quality-control-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (10)

  • Catalog 8240
  • Lots: 8240-08
  • 8240-09
  • 8240-10
  • 8240-11
  • 8240-12
  • 8240-13
  • 8240-14
  • 8240-15
  • 8240-16 (UDI: 70845357043053)

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states:

  • AZ
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA