FDA Medical devices recall ·
OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests recall
- Recall number
- Z-1766-2026
- Date
- (initiated March 3, 2026)
- Company / brand
- Oxoid Australia Pty Limited
20 Dlgleish St, South Australia, Australia - Category
- Medical devices › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 2 kits
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem
Why was it recalled?
Oxoid Ltd., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, confirmed that Microbact 12L Kit 20 Tests MB1128A lot 4494873 may identify incorrect organism due to inconclusive result from ambiguous color reactions in wells.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
UDI/DI 5032384127498, Lot Number 4494873
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and CA.
States: California Georgia
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-1766-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.