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FDA Device recall Z-1947-2015

Etest Cefotaxime CT 256 WW and Etest Cefotaxime CT 256 US. in vitro diagnostic

On 2015-07-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Etest Cefotaxime CT 256 WW and Etest Cefotaxime CT 256 US. in vitro diagnostic by Biomerieux, citing QC results were out of range resulting in false resistant strains.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1947-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-06-12
Published2015-07-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyBiomerieux
DistributionUS

Product

Etest Cefotaxime CT 256 WW and Etest Cefotaxime CT 256 US. in vitro diagnostic.

Reason

QC results were out of range resulting in false resistant strains.

Identifiers

code_info1002774320, 1002377890, 1002590470, 1002775330, 1002379610

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1947-2015%22

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