# FDA recall Z-1743-2019

> **Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-06-08.

## Product

MRSASelect II, IVD, REF 63758 (20 plates per package).     The MRSASelect is indicated for use in conjunction with other laboratory tests and clinical data available to aid in the identification and diagnosis of MRSA from patients with skin and soft-tissue infections.

## Reason for recall

Abnormal coloration  of agar plates and the growth of non-characteristic MRSA colonies.

## Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution to: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV,  WY, and Puerto Rico.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1743-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-06-08
- **Report date:** 2019-06-12
- **Termination date:** 2020-10-30

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1743-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1743-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1743-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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