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ETEST OXACILLIN OX 256 WW F100 In vitro diagnostic, a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria species.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: April 13, 2017 BioMerieux SA Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    REF: 520518, Lot numbers: 1003055340, 1003315740, 1004070580, 1004319590, 1004818850, 1004890270 and 1005366110.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
BioMerieux SA
Reason for Recall:
QC failures (MIC out of range high) for S.aureus ATCC 29213 strain on ETEST OX 256 (OXACILLIN) Foam packaging (Ref. 520558, 520518) reported. The product behavior could lead to False Resistant results.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ETEST OXACILLIN OX 256 WW F100 In vitro diagnostic, a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria species.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

REF: 520518, Lot numbers: 1003055340, 1003315740, 1004070580, 1004319590, 1004818850, 1004890270 and 1005366110.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0265-2018

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