Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0234-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Biomerieux |
| Report date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Quantity | 652 devices |
| Location | Letoile, N/A, France |
Official product description
Etest Ceftaroline (CPT32) US B30. Etest (Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing) is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram negative and Gram positive aerobic bacteria.
Why the product was recalled
The products have a wrong expiration date on their labeling, 5 years instead of 2 years.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including DC and the states of AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and the countries of Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, Egypt, Pakistan, Slovenia and Uruguay.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
What to do next
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