FDA Recall Terminated

Remel TB Potassium Permanganate (.5% Aqueous) 40192, packaged in 250 ml bottles, 5/pkg. A stain for use in qualitative procedures as a counterstain in the fluorescent microscopic detection of mycobacteria.

Recall: Z-0449-2015 · Initiated October 29, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0449-2015
Event Number
69629
Firm
Remel Inc
FEI Number
1924669
Product Code
JTS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
October 29, 2014
Posted
November 25, 2014
Terminated
June 1, 2015
Address
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS, 66215-3519

Description

Remel TB Potassium Permanganate (.5% Aqueous) 40192, packaged in 250 ml bottles, 5/pkg. A stain for use in qualitative procedures as a counterstain in the fluorescent microscopic detection of mycobacteria.

Reason

The product may appear cloudy or discolored and may not perform correctly in presumptive diagnosis of mycobacterial disease.

Action

Thermo Fisher Scientific sent a Medical Device Recall letter dated October 29, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter notified customers that Remel, Inc., a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, was voluntarily recalling the affected product. Customers were instructed to notify any personnel who need to be notified of the potential for false negative results. Customers should review results reported using this lot and consider retesting and/or seek appropriate expert advice. Return the attached Medical Device Recall Return Response form acknowledging receipt of the notice and disposal of the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact the Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 (US) or 913-888-0939 (International). For questions regarding this recall call 913-888-0939.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution to USA including AL, CA, CO, IA, MO, NC, NY, NV, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI and Internationally to Canada.

Quantity

79/5/250- packages/bottles/ml