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Richard-Allan Scientific Company recalls Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Kit Part Number: 9990700 Sha

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Recalled Product

Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Kit Part Number: 9990700 Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Reagent #3 Part Number 9990707 Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Kit, Part Number 9990700 is sold as a kit in 500ml bottles. Shandon Rapid Chrome Kwik-Diff Kit, Part Number 9990707 is sold as a reagent in a 4L bottle. Intended for use as a kit in special stain techniques.

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Hazard / Issue

Methylene Blue, Solution #3 in the Kwik Diff Kit was not Methylene Blue but Crystal Violet instead.

Issued by

FDA

Affected States: CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, IA, IL, KS, MA, MS, NC, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV

Lot/Code Info: Part Number: 9990700 Lot Number S-645, S-646 and S-647 Part Number 9990707 Lot: 234, 235, and 236 Expiration date: 8/18/2018-12/10/2018

✅ What Should You Do?

1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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