PrimeStore Molecular Transport Medium (PS-MTM), Model Numbers LH-1-2, LH-1-3, LH-1-4, LH-1-5, LH-1-5CC, LH-1-15CC - Product Usage: intended for stabilization, transportation, and inactivation of infectious unprocessed nasal washes, nasopharyngeal, oral/throat swabs* suspected of containing Influenza A virus RNA. PS-MTM is also intended for the stabilization, transportation, and inactivation of infectious unprocessed sputum samples suspected of containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) DNA from human samples.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot Numbers: 200421A 200421B E200427A E200427B E2000505B CN200423 CN200427
- 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:
- LONGHORN VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTIC
- Reason for Recall:
- The tubes may have been delivered to some users without labels. Users may not be able to identify the tubes without these labels. If samples stored or transported in tubes are tested on certain systems or come into contact with bleach they can produce cyanide gas. The solution in these tubes contains guanidine thiocynate and may put laboratory personnel at risk of exposure to cyanide gas when it comes into contact with bleach or reagents containing bleach.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
PrimeStore Molecular Transport Medium (PS-MTM), Model Numbers LH-1-2, LH-1-3, LH-1-4, LH-1-5, LH-1-5CC, LH-1-15CC - Product Usage: intended for stabilization, transportation, and inactivation of infectious unprocessed nasal washes, nasopharyngeal, oral/throat swabs* suspected of containing Influenza A virus RNA. PS-MTM is also intended for the stabilization, transportation, and inactivation of infectious unprocessed sputum samples suspected of containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) DNA from human samples.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot Numbers: 200421A 200421B E200427A E200427B E2000505B CN200423 CN200427
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2952-2020