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RNAstill Molecular Transport Medium Vial, Catalog number MTM-001, a component of the following catalog numbers of RNAstill MTM specimen collection kits: MTM-SW03 with Oropharyngeal swab and MTMSW-05 with Nasopharyngeal swab, packaged 25 specimen collection kits per plastic sleeve. RNAstill Molecular Transport Medium (MTM) safely deactivates pathogens at the point of collection and stabilizes RNA and DNA, allowing safe transport of specimens at ambient temperature from the collection site to the laboratory with no need for dry ice and no need for special containment facilities.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: January 10, 2022 BASE 10 GENETICS Infusion Pumps Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog #MTM-SW03: Lot numbers MG18401, MG18409, HH04806, KM02643, MG27906, MG28502,MG30295, and MG33903. Catalog #MTM-SW05: Lot numbers MG18401, MG18408, MG27901, and KC28836.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
BASE 10 GENETICS INC
Reason for Recall:
The product does not have 510(k) clearance.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

RNAstill Molecular Transport Medium Vial, Catalog number MTM-001, a component of the following catalog numbers of RNAstill MTM specimen collection kits: MTM-SW03 with Oropharyngeal swab and MTMSW-05 with Nasopharyngeal swab, packaged 25 specimen collection kits per plastic sleeve. RNAstill Molecular Transport Medium (MTM) safely deactivates pathogens at the point of collection and stabilizes RNA and DNA, allowing safe transport of specimens at ambient temperature from the collection site to the laboratory with no need for dry ice and no need for special containment facilities.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog #MTM-SW03: Lot numbers MG18401, MG18409, HH04806, KM02643, MG27906, MG28502,MG30295, and MG33903. Catalog #MTM-SW05: Lot numbers MG18401, MG18408, MG27901, and KC28836.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0568-2022