The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2275-2015·Announced 2015-08-05

Hardy Diagnostics Recalls MDR Acinetobacter and Other Media for Lack of Clearance

Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MDR Acinetobacter and other diagnostic media because they lack FDA 510(k) clearance.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly cites 'lack of 510(k) clearance' as the reason, which is a regulatory compliance issue rather than a direct safety hazard like contamination or defect. No injuries or illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MDR Acinetobacter, MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with Ciprofloxacin 1 ug, BEA with Azide and Vancomycin, BEA Agar with Vancomycin, Gentamicin, and Amphotericin B, BEA Broth with Vancomycin, and VRE Broth. The recall is due to the lack of FDA 510(k) clearance for these products.

The affected MDR Acinetobacter products are 15x100mm monoplates packaged 10 plates per sleeve, with a total quantity of 650 units (65 packages of 10). The specific lot numbers involved are 15092, 15101, and 15113, and the catalog number is G259. These products are used for the primary selective screening for detection and differentiation of multi-drug resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii.

The products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using these products and contact Hardy Diagnostics for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hardy Diagnostics MDR Acinetobacter container type: 15x100mm monoplate packaged: 10 plates/sleeve Product Usage: MDR Acinetobacter is for the primary selective screening for detection and differentiation of multi-drug resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii.
Manufacturer
Hardy Diagnostics

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 (3)

  • Lot number: 15092
  • 15101
  • 15113 Cat no. G259

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Hardy Diagnostics under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →