The PREVI¿ Color Gram dyes are used with the PREVI¿ Color Gram instrument to stain bacterial and fungal microorganisms for direct examination, according to Gram s method. The PREVI¿ Color Gram instrument sprays the PREVI¿ Color Gram reagents onto microscope slides which have been smeared with specimens to be examined. The staining procedure is rapid and precise. Each reagent has a specific position (A, B, C, D, E) on the PREVI¿ Color Gram platform that is also indicated on the reagent label. An automated slide stainer is a device used to stain histology, cytology, and hematology slides for diagnosis.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Reagents for use with the PREVI¿ Color Gram: IODINE-B (ref: 29523) Lot number: G59407 Exp. 15-Aug-18 CRYSTAL VIOLET-C (ref: 29524) Lot number: G52306 Exp.19-Jul-18 FUCHSIN-A (ref: 29522): Lot Number Lot number: F89544 Exp. 13-Apr-18
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- BioMerieux SA
- Reason for Recall:
- A shipment to Guadeloupe suffered a temperature excursions up to 47.8¿C, exceeding the acceptable limits. After detection of the issue, Global Supply Chain QA asked the bioM¿rieux 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
The PREVI¿ Color Gram dyes are used with the PREVI¿ Color Gram instrument to stain bacterial and fungal microorganisms for direct examination, according to Gram s method. The PREVI¿ Color Gram instrument sprays the PREVI¿ Color Gram reagents onto microscope slides which have been smeared with specimens to be examined. The staining procedure is rapid and precise. Each reagent has a specific position (A, B, C, D, E) on the PREVI¿ Color Gram platform that is also indicated on the reagent label. An automated slide stainer is a device used to stain histology, cytology, and hematology slides for diagnosis.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Reagents for use with the PREVI¿ Color Gram: IODINE-B (ref: 29523) Lot number: G59407 Exp. 15-Aug-18 CRYSTAL VIOLET-C (ref: 29524) Lot number: G52306 Exp.19-Jul-18 FUCHSIN-A (ref: 29522): Lot Number Lot number: F89544 Exp. 13-Apr-18
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2170-2018
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