Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14837 |
| Brand Name: | Mesa EZTest Biological Indicators |
| Model: | Models: EZS/6 & EZS5/25 |
| Affected: | Lots: S-445 & S-447 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | W M Bamford & Co Ltd 12 Victoria Street LOWER HUTT |
| Contact Information: | 04 576 2100 |
| Manufacturer: | Altrax Group Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer, Mesa, recently determined that the read out time is not in specification with the label claims on these lots. There is potential for delayed or incomplete colour change (false fail) at the indicated incubation time of 10 hours. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 18/6/2013 |
