The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0823-2023·Announced 2023-01-11

ETEST Clinical Erythromycin test plates recalled for storage temperature deviation

Biomerieux Inc is recalling ETEST Clinical Erythromycin EM 256 US S30 test plates (batch 1009157090) distributed nationwide. Product performance cannot be guaranteed due to temperature and time storage conditions that exceeded specifications.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device where product performance cannot be guaranteed due to storage condition deviation. The product is a risk-of-harm device used for clinical testing, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Biomerieux Inc is recalling ETEST Clinical Erythromycin EM 256 US S30 test plates, catalog 412333, batch 1009157090. The recalled quantity is 5 units, distributed nationwide in the United States.

The product is being recalled because temperature and time storage conditions for the affected batch exceeded the specified parameters. Because these conditions were exceeded, product performance cannot be guaranteed.

Laboratories and healthcare facilities that received the affected product should discontinue use of batch 1009157090 and contact Biomerieux Inc for recall instructions and replacement product.

The recalled product

Product
ETEST CLINICAL ERYTHROMYCIN EM 256 US S30, CATALOG 412333
Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc
Hazard
  • testing-inaccuracy
  • performance-degradation

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • UDI/DI 03573026377557
  • Batch Numbers: 1009157090

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.