FDAClass IIAugust 7, 2013

Cardinal Steam Biological Indicator recall

Cardinal Steam Biological Indicator, SteriTec Product Code PL 218, Distributor Product Code T40360EZ EZTest Steam Biological Indicator: Mesa EZTest…

Why was Cardinal Steam Biological Indicator recalled?

Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specification with the label claims.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Affected Biological Indicator Lot No.: S-444

Product
Cardinal Steam Biological Indicator, SteriTec Product Code PL 218, Distributor Product Code T40360EZ EZTest Steam Biological Indicator: Mesa EZTest…
Recalling firm
Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.
Quantity
200
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Canada, British Virgin Island, Czech Republic, Italy, and Turkey.
Recall date
August 7, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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