Device recalls

Yeastone Broth, 11ML, 10/BOX, used in antibiotic susceptibility testing of mycological clinical specimens

Remel, Inc · Affected lot did not meet specifications. Product may report false susceptibility to antifungal agents, specifically within the Azole family.

Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firmZ-0355-2027
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Cfres ID
223399
Product res number
Z-0355-2027
Event date initiated
2026-10-19
Event date posted
2026-11-03
Recall status
Open, Classified
Res event number
100139
Product code
NGZ
Product description
Yeastone Broth, 11ML, 10/BOX, used in antibiotic susceptibility testing of mycological clinical specimens
Code info
YY3462 lot 440400 UDI-DI 848838018817
Firm FEI number
1924669
Recalling firm
Remel, Inc
Address 1
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr
City
Lenexa
State
KS
Postal code
66215-3519
Additional info contact
Erica Knox 800-255-6730
Reason for recall
Affected lot did not meet specifications. Product may report false susceptibility to antifungal agents, specifically within the Azole family.
Root cause description
Under Investigation by firm
Product quantity
33 US, 54 OUS
Distribution pattern
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA and CA. The countries of India, Saudi Arabia, UK.
Action

The firm began notifying affected customers on October 19, 2026. Customers were instructed to notify any personnel who needed to be aware of the issue. Customers should review previously reported susceptibility results generated using the affected lot and assess whether retesting is appropriate. Customers should destroy any remaining inventory of the affected lot. Do not use it for any clinical laboratory testing. Customers should complete and return the acknowledgement form accompanying the letter. Firm will replace product or issue credit. If you have any questions, please contact our Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 (US) or email microbiology.ts.us@thermofisher.com. You should complete the accompanying Acknowledgment Form upon receipt and return to MBD.vigilance@thermofisher.com

K numbers
K090968
Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Susceptibility Test Plate, Antifungal
Medical specialty description
Microbiology
Regulation number
866.1640
Device class
2
K number
K133817, K040560, K232967, K211539, K221198, K232963, K243738, K181368, K061945, K133952, K101566, K151817, K082534, K231433, K221899, K081063, K151923, K092454, K991810, K090968, K133038
Registration number
3013718871, 1950204, 9615754, 3031977134
FEI number
3013718871, 1950204, 3031977134, 3008237827
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