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Histochemical PAS (Periodic Acid Schiff) Reaction Set' Class I, IVD; Set of 4 bottles including Schiff Reagent 225 mL, L

FDA device recall Z-2303-2008 · posted 2008-09-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
EMD Chemicals Inc
Reason for recall
Two complaints that kit was not performing properly with positive controls.
Action taken
Distributors were notified of the recall on June 4, 2008 by e-mail, followed by a letter. The letter dated June 4, 2008, describes the problem, instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and contact EMD Chemicals for product replacement. An Important Product Recall form was also included in each letter, asking that the form be completed and returned to EMD. Contact EMD Chemicals Technical Service Department at 1-800-222-0342.A
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HZT
Quantity affected
29 kits
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2008-06-02
Date posted
2008-09-20
Date terminated
2008-09-22
Location
Gibbstown, NJ

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