Etest Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing - Oxac

Recall Summary Etest Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing strips for Oxacillin are being recalled across Canada because they may not accurately measure how bacteria respond to this antibiotic. This product is used by laboratories to test whether bacteria are resistant or susceptible to oxacillin treatment. The recall affects laboratories and healthcare facilities that use this testing product.

Classification

Class I

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DEVICES

Recall date

2017-05-16

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/65eaafed-a550-4a3d-9364-fc1f478cc4db