OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS recall (Oxoid Australia Pty Limited)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Oxoid Australia Pty Limited is recalling OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem. Reason: 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 is being recalled
OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem
Why
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.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and CA. (states named: California, Georgia)
How to tell if yours is affected
UDI/DI 5032384127498, Lot Number 4494873
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-1766-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | March 3, 2026 |
| Reported | April 8, 2026 |
| Company | Oxoid Australia Pty Limited |
| Company location | South Australia, Australia |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 2 kits |
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