Color Gram 2 — Class II medical device recall Z-2171-2018
Terminated recall by BioMerieux SA, reported 2018-06-20. A shipment to Guadeloupe suffered a temperature excursions up to 47.8¿C, exceeding the acceptable limits. Afte
| Recall number | Z-2171-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | BioMerieux SA, Marcy L'Etoile, N/A, France |
| Recall initiated | 2018-03-23 |
| Classified | 2018-06-12 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-06-20 |
| Terminated | 2020-06-23 |
| Reason classes | temperature control |
| Lot numbers | G64508 |
| Model numbers | 55542 |
Product
Color Gram 2 (COLOR GRAM 2 - F), these stains are used to stain bacterial and fungal microorganisms for direct examination, according to the Gram method. Dye and chemical solution stains for medical purposes are mixtures of synthetic or natural dyes or nondye chemicals in solutions used in staining cells and tissues for diagnostic histopathology, cytopathology, or hematology.
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.
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