Mesa Laboratories, Inc., Bozeman Manufacturing Facility: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1868-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Mesa Smart-Read EZTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR MONITORING SYSTEM. Intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 4, 2013

Date Posted: August 7, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1868-2013

Event ID: 65544

Reason for Recall:

Self-contained steam biological indicator, are recalled because Mesa recently determined that the read out time is not in specification with the label claims.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2447/100 count boxes

Code Information:

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

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, Greece, India,Israel, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Milanese, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Pozan, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated