# FDA recall Z-1253-2019

> **Carolina Liquid Chemistries** · Class III · device recall initiated 2019-01-16.

## Product

CAROLINA(R) LIQUID CHEMISTRIES CORP.  ETHA RGT. KIT, IVD, REF ST321

## Reason for recall

Supplier testing showed that the absorbance rate of the Ethyl Alcohol Assay did not meet internal quality control specifications.  The defective lots will not function toward the end of shelf life.

## Distribution

NY. NH, ME, NC, TX, AR, SC, CT, IL, CA, NJ

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1253-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Carolina Liquid Chemistries
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-01-16
- **Report date:** 2019-05-08
- **Termination date:** 2021-02-02

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Greensboro, NC, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1253-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1253-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-03 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1253-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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