Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21231 |
| Brand Name: | ETEST Vancomycin VA 256 |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Vancomycin VA 256 (Ref. 525510, 525518) FOAM packaging |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medi'Ray New Zealand Ltd 53-55 Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 633 472 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomerieux SA |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has observed that current shelf-life claims of the ETEST® Vancomycin VA 256 product are not supported by internal testing. No increase of the complaint trend was observed for these products, but manufacturer is taking the precaution of revising the shelf-life claims, that requires immediate attention to ensure proper use of the product within its revised shelf-life of twelve (12) months. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 17/3/2017 |
