Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23100 |
| Brand Name: | the MRSASelect II plates |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Multiple lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Bio-Rad New Zealand Level 30 48 Shortland Street AUCKLAND 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 805 500 |
| Manufacturer: | Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has received reports concerning an abnormal coloration of certain agar plates and the growth of non-characteristic MRSA colonies, the origin of the problem seems to be related to certain raw materials. As a result, there is a risk of misinterpretation of the result. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/6/2018 |
