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Gibson Bioscience recalls Potassium Hydroxide 10% (KOH 10%), Cat. No. 300145 Potassium Hydroxide 10% (KOH 10%) is intended for use in the demon
Recalled September 22, 2021 · FDA recall Z-2450-2021 · Gibson Bioscience
Hazard
A lot of KOH 10% was made with Hydrogen Peroxide 3% instead of KOH 10%. · FDA Class II
Units
11 kits
Sold at
US Domestic distribution to NY, KY, ME, NC, NY, CO, CA, and SC.
Description
A lot of KOH 10% was made with Hydrogen Peroxide 3% instead of KOH 10%.
Product
Potassium Hydroxide 10% (KOH 10%), Cat. No. 300145 Potassium Hydroxide 10% (KOH 10%) is intended for use in the demonstration of yeast and fungal elements in wet clinical preparations. Potassium Hydroxide digests the proteinaceous material in the specimen, leaving the fungal cell wall intact for direct microscopic observation.
Manufacturer(s)
Gibson Bioscience
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →