ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0273-04 ยท LJG Quality Control Slides

Remel, Inc.

Remel QC-Slide Gram Stain Control, Catalog #40142, packaged 45/box. The responsible firm on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS.

DateDec 25, 2003 (initiated Nov 3, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSome slides contain sporadic fields of positive and/or negative control inoculum in the test specimen area
Root causeOther
ActionLetters dated 10/29/03 were issued via regular mail on 11/3/03 requesting the customer to discard remaining inventory of the lot.
Quantity25 boxes
DistributionDistribution was made to medical facilities, laboratories, and military facilities located in NY, MN, PA, VA, MI, NM, RI, IN, MA, WI, CT, OH, and NC.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K890718GRAM STAIN CONTROL SLIDE
Scientific Device Laboratory, Inc., Mar 16, 1989