# FDA recall Z-1838-2019

> **Microbiologics Inc** · Class III · device recall initiated 2019-05-16.

## Product

Cepheid Xpert C. difficile/Epi Control Panel

## Reason for recall

Product is labeled with expiration date of 2021-10-31, should be 2021-03-31.

## Distribution

NY, MN, NC, TX, GA, MO, PA, TN, NH, OH, CO

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1838-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Microbiologics Inc
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2019-05-16
- **Report date:** 2019-06-26

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Saint Cloud, MN, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1838-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1838-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1838-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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