Etest Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing - Teicoplanin (2017-12-14)

ETEST Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing - Teicoplanin Recall ETEST strips used to test whether bacteria are susceptible to the antibiotic teicoplanin have been recalled across Canada. The strips may not accurately measure bacterial resistance, which could lead to incorrect treatment decisions. This recall affects healthcare facilities and laboratories that use these testing strips.

Reason
Medical devices
Classification
Class I
Category
drug recall
Country
Canada
Agency
HC-DEVICES
Recall date
2018-01-12
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/077f72e5-416a-4e46-84e8-51aa4ca79442