FDA recall record

Hardy Diagnostics HardyDisk AST Cefiderocol 30g (FDC30) REF Z9435 HardyDisk AST Cefiderocol recall — FDA Z-2887-2026

Due to incorrect cartridges include in affected products that there is the potential for false-susceptible or false-resistant susceptibility results and…

Class IIclassification
Z-2887-2026official record ID
Aug 12, 2026report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2887-2026
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmHardy Diagnostics
Report dateAug 12, 2026
Recall initiation dateJun 8, 2026
Quantity43 units
LocationSanta Maria, CA, United States

Official product description

HardyDisk AST Cefiderocol 30g (FDC30) REF Z9435 HardyDisk AST Cefiderocol 30g (FDC30) for in vitro agar diffusion susceptibility testing is indicated when there is the need to determine the susceptibility of Enterobacterales, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii complex and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia to Cefiderocol,

Why the product was recalled

Due to incorrect cartridges include in affected products that there is the potential for false-susceptible or false-resistant susceptibility results and may lead to selection of an ineffective antimicrobial therapy, potentially resulting in delayed appropriate treatment, prolonged infection, or worsening clinical outcome.

Distribution information

U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, ID, IN, MA, MS, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, and TN.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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