FDAClass IIJuly 25, 2012

Gram Crystal Violet recall

Gram Crystal Violet 250 mL, catalog #212525, in cartons of 4 bottles. Gram Stain Kits and Reagents are used to stain microorganisms from cultures or…

Why was Gram Crystal Violet recalled?

Potential for increase level of artifacts to appear as large, spherical and easy to distinguish or small & more difficult to distinguish from gram positive cocci.

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?

Lots 1325324 Exp May 31,2013 and 2011746, Exp July 31,2013

Product
Gram Crystal Violet 250 mL, catalog #212525, in cartons of 4 bottles. Gram Stain Kits and Reagents are used to stain microorganisms from cultures or…
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Quantity
878 cartons/ 3512 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Recall date
July 25, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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