Beckman Coulter, Inc. is recalling 3 boxes of MicroScan Neg Multidrug Resistant MIC 1 panels due to a manufacturing issue where the tests were processed incorrectly. These panels are used in laboratory settings to identify bacteria and determine which antimicrobial drugs will be effective against them. No injuries or incidents have been reported, but incorrect processing could lead to inaccurate test results used for treating infections.
A manufacturing error caused these diagnostic panels to be processed incorrectly, which may result in laboratory errors when identifying multidrug-resistant bacteria or determining their drug susceptibility. This could potentially lead to a patient receiving the wrong antibiotic treatment.
Intended for use with MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels.
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