Recall Z-2171-2018 ยท JTS Stains, Microbiologic
BioMerieux SA
Color Gram 2 (COLOR GRAM 2 - F), these stains are used to stain bacterial and fungal microorganisms for direct examination, according to the Gram method. Dye and chemical solution stains for medical purposes are mixtures of synthetic or natural dyes or nondye chemicals in solutions used in staining cells and tissues for diagnostic histopathology, cytopathology, or hematology.
| Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A shipment to Guadeloupe suffered a temperature excursions up to 47.8C, exceeding the acceptable limits. After detection of the issue, Global Supply Chain QA asked the bioMrieux distributor in Guadeloupe to put products in quarantine in July 2017; After several reminders, the distributor informed in November 2017 that products were delivered to customers. |
| Root cause | Environmental control |
| Action | The firm, Biomerieux, sent an "Urgent product removal notice" letter on April 23 to affected customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1. Immediately acknowledge receipt (AR) of this FSCA. 2. Identify all countries and customers for which you are responsible that are impacted by this FSCA. 3. Define additional actions required (e.g. Translate customer letter, send to impacted countries/customers, etc.) 4. Distribute the customer letter to all customers that have received the products 5. Discard any impacte |
| Quantity | 8 boxes COLOR GRAM2 with 4 - 240ML bottles in each |
| Distribution | International distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.