medical MODERATE Updated 2017-12-27

BioMerieux SA recalls ETEST OXACILLIN OX 256 WW F100 In vitro diagnostic, a q

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Recalled Product

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

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Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: REF: 520518, Lot numbers: 1003055340, 1003315740, 1004070580, 1004319590, 1004818850, 1004890270 and 1005366110.

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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