[Recalled] LYFO Disk — LYFO Disk Catalog #0983L is to contain Candida tropicalis | FDA 2015-07-17

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: LYFO Disk Catalog #0983L is to contain Candida tropicalis. However, lot number 983-40-3 under Catalog #0983L, labeled as Candida tropicalis, is actually Yersinia entercolitica. This labeling error may cause a user's quality control to fail, resulting in testing needing to be repeated and delayed test results.

This Class III recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

Read the full official notice →

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