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Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Gram Stain Kit, containing 1- 250 mL bottle of Gram Crystal Violet, and additional reagents: Gram Iodine (Stabilized
Recalled July 25, 2012 · FDA recall Z-2031-2012 · Becton Dickinson &
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
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Description
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.
Product
BD Gram Stain Kit, containing 1- 250 mL bottle of Gram Crystal Violet, and additional reagents: Gram Iodine (Stabilized), Gram Decolorizer, Gram Safranin. Gram Stain Kits and Reagents are used to stain microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential Gram method.
Manufacturer(s)
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →