FDAClass IIDecember 3, 2014

Remel TB Potassium Permanganate recall

Remel TB Potassium Permanganate (.5% Aqueous) 40192, packaged in 250 ml bottles, 5/pkg. A stain for use in qualitative procedures as a counterstain in the fluorescent microscopic detection of mycobacteria.

Why was Remel TB Potassium Permanganate recalled?

The product may appear cloudy or discolored and may not perform correctly in presumptive diagnosis of mycobacterial disease.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot: 293086 Expiration 01Apr2015

Product
Remel TB Potassium Permanganate (.5% Aqueous) 40192, packaged in 250 ml bottles, 5/pkg. A stain for use in qualitative procedures as a counterstain in the fluorescent microscopic detection of mycobacteria.
Recalling firm
Remel Inc
Quantity
79/5/250- packages/bottles/ml
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution to USA including AL, CA, CO, IA, MO, NC, NY, NV, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI and Internationally to Canada.
Recall date
December 3, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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