EMD Chemicals Inc Histochemical PAS (Periodic Acid Schiff) Reaction Set. in vitro diagnostic. Product size configuration: Set of 4 bottles including Schiff Reagent 225mL, Light Green SF Yellowish Stain 225mL, Sodium Carbonate Solution 225mL, and Periodic Acid Solution 225mL. Each kit provides reagents sufficient for a maximum of 100 tests. Recall
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Product
Histochemical PAS (Periodic Acid Schiff) Reaction Set. in vitro diagnostic. Product size configuration: Set of 4 bottles including Schiff Reagent 225mL, Light Green SF Yellowish Stain 225mL, Sodium Carbonate Solution 225mL, and Periodic Acid Solution 225mL. Each kit provides reagents sufficient for a maximum of 100 tests.
Brand
EMD Chemicals Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Item Number 64945/93 Lot # 5341, Exp. Date: May 31, 2007.
Products Sold
Item Number 64945/93 Lot # 5341, Exp. Date: May 31, 2007.
EMD Chemicals Inc is recalling Histochemical PAS (Periodic Acid Schiff) Reaction Set. in vitro diagnostic. Product size configura due to Due to loose caps, the SO2 levels dropped significantly from release levels causing the product not to perform properly.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Due to loose caps, the SO2 levels dropped significantly from release levels causing the product not to perform properly.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On July 27, 2006 EMD contacted its direct account customers via letter. The firm requested discontinue use of the product and contact EMD for return.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026