Total-Fix parasitology stool collection kit recalled for temperature exposure
Mckesson is recalling a Total-Fix stool collection parasitology kit due to temperature exposure that may have reduced its effectiveness. All lots received between June 1 and September 30, 2021 are affected.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves a precautionary action due to potential temperature exposure affecting product effectiveness, with no reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths. The hazard is theoretical rather than confirmed.
Plain-English summary
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling the Total-Fix Stool Collection Kit for Parasitology (Catalog #NC0585129). The recall was initiated due to facility temperature excursions that occurred from June through August 2021 prior to delivery. These temperature exposures may have impacted the product's effectiveness.
All cases received between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 are affected. Distribution was nationwide. No illnesses or injuries related to this recall have been reported.
The recalled product
- Product
- MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION Total-Fix STOOL COLL KIT, TOTAL FIX PARASITOLOGY (100/CS) Catalog # NC0585129
- Manufacturer
- Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
- Affected units
- 1
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- GTIN: Unknown
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 55 recalled by Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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