- Recalling firm
- Oxoid Australia Pty Limited
- 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.
- Affected products (lot / model / serial)
- UDI/DI 5032384127498, Lot Number 4494873
- Units affected
- 2 kits
- Distribution pattern
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and CA.
- Firm location
- South Australia, Australia
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How the firm notified customers
- Letter
- Product type
- Devices
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- Z-1766-2026
- Recall initiated
- March 3, 2026
- FDA classification date
- April 2, 2026
- FDA report date
- April 8, 2026
- FDA event ID
- 98539
- Last updated on HTM Vibe
- July 24, 2026