The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0873-2023·Announced 2023-01-11

Medical device TSA culture medium recalled due to storage temperature excursion

Biomerieux Inc. is recalling PPM Lombard TSA culture medium nationwide due to storage temperature excursion. The product may not perform to specification.

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 a Class II FDA recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical—product performance cannot be guaranteed due to storage temperature and time excursions—meeting the criteria for Moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Biomerieux Inc. is recalling PPM Lombard Products TSA 10PLT (Catalog M1040) with batch number 1009527240. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because the product was exposed to temperatures and durations outside the manufacturer's specifications. As a result, the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the product will perform as intended.

Users of this product should discontinue use and contact Biomerieux Inc. for instructions regarding replacement or alternative products.

The recalled product

Product
PPM LOMBARD PRODUCTS TSA 10PLT, CATALOG M1040
Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc
Hazard
  • performance-degradation
  • storage-condition-failure

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 (2)

  • UDI/DI 03573026320362
  • Batch Numbers: 1009527240

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.