FDAClass IIFebruary 16, 2022

Lyfo Disk(tm) recall: Contamination

LYFO DISK(TM), LYFO DISK(TM) Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM). LYFO DISK microorganisms are packaged in a resealable vial that contains 6 lyophilized microorganism pellets and a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. The LYFO DISK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements.

Why was Lyfo Disk(tm) recalled?

Potential contamination with Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. warneri.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Catalog Number: 0947L, Lot Number: 947-126-1, UDI: 10845357022964

Product
LYFO DISK(TM), LYFO DISK(TM) Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM). LYFO DISK microorganisms are packaged in a resealable vial that contains 6 lyophilized microorganism pellets and a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. The LYFO DISK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements.
Recalling firm
Microbiologics Inc
Quantity
42 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GUATAMALA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, LATVIA, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VIETNAM.
Recall date
February 16, 2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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