PrepStain Slide Processor. The PrepStain System is a liquid-based thin layer cell preparation process. The PrepStain System produces SurePath Slides that are intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, pre-cancerous lesions, atypical cells and all other cytologic categories as defined by The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical/Vaginal Cytology Diagnoses. The 1.2 DiTi is the tip on the PrepStain to which a pipette tip attaches and dispenses patient samples onto a glass microscope slide.
FDA Recall Z-2087-2012 · Posted 2012-07-26
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Recalling FirmTripath Imaging, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMKQ
Date Initiated2011-12-08
Date Terminated2013-11-08
Product Quantity201 units
Reason for Recall
Some Prep Stain Kit, 1.2 DiTi Cones have been found to be leaking and the PrepStain Preparation kits contain incorrect preventive maintenance (PM) instructions.
Firm Action
BD Diagnostics sent a letter dated March 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem and actions that will be taken by the firm. Contact BD Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-877-822-7771, option 2 for questions regarding this letter.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the states AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY, and WV and the countries of Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan and Victoria (Australia).
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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