ETEST ETP32 (Ertapenem) Ref. 531640, 531600, blister packaging ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria (Only 531640 was distributed in the United States)

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    REF 531640  Lot Number - 1003149850, 1003157690, 1003585350, 1003732380, 1003910410, 1004142070, 1004113370, 1004325260, 1004382730, 1004482780, 1004785720, 1004890160, 1005134380, 1005134390, 1005357180, 1005442470 --- REF 531600 - was not distributed in the United States
  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:
False susceptible 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 ETP32 (Ertapenem) Ref. 531640, 531600, blister packaging ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria (Only 531640 was distributed in the United States)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

REF 531640  Lot Number - 1003149850, 1003157690, 1003585350, 1003732380, 1003910410, 1004142070, 1004113370, 1004325260, 1004382730, 1004482780, 1004785720, 1004890160, 1005134380, 1005134390, 1005357180, 1005442470 --- REF 531600 - was not distributed in the United States

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2095-2017

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