BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Microbiologics 217 Osseo Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303, Gram Stain Control Slides, SLO3-10, ATCC Licensed Derivative, MediMart Europe, 11 rue Emile, Zola B.P. 2332, 38933 Grenoble Cedex 2 France. They are microscope slide preparations contains specific organisms populations of known and predictable characteristics. These slide support formal quality assurance programs by serving as quality control challenges to demonstrate and document satisfactory performance of staining regents and methods used in staining procedures and to document personnel's ability to perform the procedure and to properly interpret the microscopic test results.

    Recall: Z-1936-2012 · Initiated May 29, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1936-2012
    Event Number
    61998
    Firm
    Microbiologics Inc
    FEI Number
    2150138
    Product Code
    LJG
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    May 29, 2012
    Posted
    July 3, 2012
    Terminated
    January 8, 2013
    Address
    217 Osseo Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303-4452

    Description

    Microbiologics 217 Osseo Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303, Gram Stain Control Slides, SLO3-10, ATCC Licensed Derivative, MediMart Europe, 11 rue Emile, Zola B.P. 2332, 38933 Grenoble Cedex 2 France. They are microscope slide preparations contains specific organisms populations of known and predictable characteristics. These slide support formal quality assurance programs by serving as quality control challenges to demonstrate and document satisfactory performance of staining regents and methods used in staining procedures and to document personnel's ability to perform the procedure and to properly interpret the microscopic test results.

    Reason

    Microbiologics is recalling a number of lots of KWIK-QC Gram Stain Slides. This product gram negative control organism (E.coli) is not properly fixated on the slide, which may cause the user to unintentionally contaminate the patient area of the slide by flooding the control well with stain. This contamination could potentially lead to misdiagnosis and improper treatment of a patient.

    Action

    Microbiologics sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated May 30, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers not to use or distribute the affected product and to quarantine and return to the firm any remaining product. A Customer Response Form was attached for customers to complete and return to the firm. Contact Customer Service at 320-229-7057 for questions regarding this recall.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IA, KY, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, NJ, NM, NY, PA, PR, SC, TX, VT, and VA. and the countries of SWITZERLAND, ITALY, ISRAEL, IRELAND, COLOMBIA, SWEDEN, INDIA, SINGAPORE, SERBIA, SAUDI ARABIA, CANADA, TAIWAN, SOUTH AFRICA, FRANCE, BRAZIL, MALTA, MACEDONIA, MALAYSIA, FINLAND, ECUADOR, VENEZUELA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, NETHERLANDS, PERU, UNITED ARAB EMERITES, TURKEY, POLAND, and LEBANON.

    Quantity

    13,720 slides (10 slides per box)