The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1096-2020·Announced 2020-02-12

Microbiologics Recalls Vaginal Verification Panel Due to Contamination

Microbiologics Inc is recalling 9 units of the Vaginal Verification Panel Lot 8208-11 because Pool 2 contains the wrong organism, Candida krusei.

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: The source text explicitly states that the contamination should have no impact on patient test results under specific conditions, characterizing the issue as a low-risk contamination or labeling error rather than a direct health hazard.

Plain-English summary

Microbiologics Inc is recalling 9 units of the Vaginal Verification Panel (Ref 8208, Lot 8208-11). The recall is due to the presence of the organism Candida krusei in Pool 2 (subcomponent 6063). Candida krusei is an organism intended to be contained in Pool 6 of the kit, not Pool 2.

The product was distributed in the US to 7 states: CA, KS, ME, NC, NY, OR, and UT. The source text notes that this contamination should have no impact on patient test results as long as Gardnerella vaginalis was properly detected when using Pool 2 and/or users are strictly using this product for instrument verification/validation.

The recalled product

Product
Vaginal Verification Panel Ref 8208 Lot 8208-11
Manufacturer
Microbiologics Inc
Affected units
9

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 (1)

  • Lot 8208-11

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: