Remel GC Agar Base Recall
GC Agar Base (150mm) 10/PK R04030; GC Agar Base (100mm) 10/PK R01460
Updated June 3, 2026
Remel GC Agar Base laboratory media may not properly recover some strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, potentially leading to missed or delayed diagnoses of gonorrhea infection.
Is the Remel, Inc recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by FDA on June 3, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
Remel GC Agar Base in two sizes: 150mm plates, catalog R04030 (10 pack), and 100mm plates, catalog R01460 (10 pack).
Am I affected
You are affected if you work in a clinical laboratory and have Remel GC Agar Base products with catalog numbers R04030 (150mm) or R01460 (100mm).
What to do right now
Contact Remel, Inc directly about this recall. If you have used these products for gonorrhea testing, consult your laboratory director or supervisor about retesting or verification steps.
The hazard
Reduced or no recovery of some strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Brands affected
- Source
- FDA
- Category
- Medical Devices
- Recall ID
- fda-Z-2623-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalled
- June 3, 2026
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