Date Initiated by Firm | April 04, 2011 |
Date Posted | October 12, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 13, 2011 |
Recall Number | Z-0043-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
58746 |
Product Classification |
Stains, hematology - Product Code KQC
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Product | Harleco Giemsa Stain 25 gram glass bottle, Item #228-12 Manufactured for EMD Chemicals Inc., Gibbstown, NJ 08027 1-800-222-0342
Made in India.
The product is a Class I, IVD dye and chemical stain for use in Hematology. |
Code Information |
Lot #0197 exp. 31-JUL-2013 and Lot #0236 exp. 31-AUG-2013 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
EMD Chemicals Inc. 480 S Democrat Rd Gibbstown NJ 08027-1239
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For Additional Information Contact | Mr. Joseph P. Schoellkopff 856-423-6300 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Stains may yield lower then expected absorbance levels resulting in under stained hematology specimens. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Employee error |
Action | EMD Chemicals Inc. sent an "IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated April 4, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. An attached response form is included for customers to complete and return via fax to EMD Chemicals at 856-423-6314. Any questions concerning this recall notice should be directed to EMD Chemicals Technical Service Department at 1-800-222-0342. |
Quantity in Commerce | 36 units |
Distribution | USA Distribution in the states of PA and NY. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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