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Microbiologics KWIK-QC SLIDES ( KWIK-QC Acid Fast Stain Slides and KWIK-QC Mycobacterium Slides). Slide preparations serving as quality control challenges to demonstrate satisfactory performance of staining reagents.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 11, 2013 Microbiologics Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    SL42-10 Lots 4239 to 4243 SL43-10 Lots 4333 to 4337
  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:
Microbiologics Inc
Reason for Recall:
Microbiologics Inc is initiating a voluntary recall on products KWIK-QC Acid Fast Stain Slide, SL42-10 and KWIK-QC Mycobacterium, SL43-10. These products are being recalled because the control organisms are 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 pote
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Microbiologics KWIK-QC SLIDES ( KWIK-QC Acid Fast Stain Slides and KWIK-QC Mycobacterium Slides). Slide preparations serving as quality control challenges to demonstrate satisfactory performance of staining reagents.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

SL42-10 Lots 4239 to 4243 SL43-10 Lots 4333 to 4337

Distribution:

Distributed in: CA, IN, MS, NY, OH, PA, SD

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1021-2013

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