Mesa EZtest BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR MONITORING SYSTEM. Intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot No S-444 Manufacture Date 2013 January 21 Expiration Date 2015 January 21; Lot No S-445 Manufacture Date 2013 February 15 Expiration Date 2015 February 15 ; Lot No S-447 Manufacture Date 2013 March 18 Expiration Date 2015 March 18.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Mesa Laboratories, Inc., Bozeman Manufacturing Facility
Reason for Recall:
Mesa EZTest , Self-contained steam biological indicator, are recalled because Mesa recently determined that the read out time is not in specification with the label claims.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Mesa EZtest BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR MONITORING SYSTEM. Intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot No S-444 Manufacture Date 2013 January 21 Expiration Date 2015 January 21; Lot No S-445 Manufacture Date 2013 February 15 Expiration Date 2015 February 15 ; Lot No S-447 Manufacture Date 2013 March 18 Expiration Date 2015 March 18.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1867-2013

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