To: Customers and Distributors of Selectrol and Accu-Bac
It is our intention to make the change listed below.
The details of the change and the reason for it are given below.
If you have any difficulties or concerns accepting the change, please contact us immediately.
Product: Selectrol and Accu-Bac strains Pseudomonas aeruginosa NCTC® 12924 / ATCC® 9027
Proposed Change Date: Selectrol: MM40, Accu-Bac: AB40
Proposed Change Date: 1 March 2024
Details: The names of Selectrol strain MM40 and Accu-Bac strain AB40 will change from Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Pseudomonas paraeruginosa. Labels and certificates of analysis will be updated accordingly. This name change will apply for MM40 and AB40 strains sold from 1 March onwards.
Reason for Change: We have been advised that UKHSA has changed the name of the strain as above, so we are updating our documentation accordingly. There is no change to the NCTC® strain number which remains the same.
Note - ATCC® identification included for reference only.
Jan 2024