United StatesThinPrep CytoLyt Solution Buffered Cell Wash Solution (catalog number 0236004; UDI (01)25420045508405(17)270303(10)5062EC; UDI-DI 25420045508405; lot 5062EC) distributed nationwide in the United States is affected. The lot is being recalled because of fungal contamination with Parengyodontium album.
What's being recalled
ThinPrep¿ CytoLyt¿ Solution. Buffered Cell Wash Solution.
Recalling firm: Hologic, Inc, Marlborough, MA, United States.
How to identify it
Catalog number: 0236004; UDI: (01)25420045508405(17)270303(10)5062EC; UDI-DI: 25420045508405; Lot number: 5062EC.
The hazard
Fungal contamination of affected lot with Parengyodontium album.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution.
The official notice
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