OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS — Class II medical device recall Z-1766-2026
Ongoing recall by Oxoid Australia Pty Limited, reported 2026-04-08, distributed nationwide. Oxoid Ltd., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, confirmed that Microbact 12L Kit 20 Tests MB1128A lot 4494873 ma
| Recall number | Z-1766-2026 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Oxoid Australia Pty Limited, South Australia, Australia |
| Recall initiated | 2026-03-03 |
| Classified | 2026-04-02 |
| Reported by FDA | 2026-04-08 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 2 kits |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 05032384127498 |
| Lot numbers | 4494873 |
Product
OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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