Remel, Inc. Remel QC-Slide Gram Stain Control, Catalog #40142, packaged 45/box. The responsible firm on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Remel QC-Slide Gram Stain Control, Catalog #40142, packaged 45/box. The responsible firm on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS.
Brand
Remel, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #001453, Exp. 2013-04-03
Products Sold
Lot #001453, Exp. 2013-04-03
Remel, Inc. is recalling Remel QC-Slide Gram Stain Control, Catalog #40142, packaged 45/box. The responsible firm on the lab due to Some slides contain sporadic fields of positive and/or negative control inoculum in the test specimen area. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Some slides contain sporadic fields of positive and/or negative control inoculum in the test specimen area
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Letters dated 10/29/03 were issued via regular mail on 11/3/03 requesting the customer to discard remaining inventory of the lot.
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As reported by FDA
CT, IN, MA, MI, MN, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, VA, WI
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