Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic recalls PS-MTM tubes (models LH-1-2 to LH-1-15CC) that may lack labels. Without labels, users can't identify tubes, and if samples are tested with bleach-containing reagents, cyanide gas may form. Affected lab users should check labels and avoid using unlabeled tubes.
The tubes may have been delivered to some users without labels. Users may not be able to identify the tubes without these labels. If samples stored or transported in tubes are tested on certain systems or come into contact with bleach they can produce cyanide gas. The solution in these tubes contains guanidine thiocynate and may put laboratory personnel at risk of exposure to cyanide gas when it comes into contact with bleach or reagents containing bleach.
Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic recalled specific PS-MTM tubes that may not have labels. Without labels, users can't identify the tubes, and if samples are tested with bleach-containing reagents, cyanide gas could form. This poses a risk to lab personnel handling the samples.
The tubes contain guanidine thiocyanate, which can react with bleach or bleach-containing reagents to produce cyanide gas. If samples stored in these tubes are tested using systems that involve bleach, this reaction could occur and expose lab personnel to cyanide gas.
Laboratory personnel who use these tubes for sample transport or testing are most at risk. Users who have the specific model numbers listed in the recall are affected.
Check for labels on the tubes. The affected models are LH-1-2, LH-1-3, LH-1-4, LH-1-5, LH-1-5CC, and LH-1-15CC. These tubes were sold with lot numbers 200421A, 200421B, E200427A, E200427B, E2000505B, CN200423, and CN200427.
Look for labels on the tubes to identify if they are part of the recall. Unlabeled tubes may not be safe for use.
The tubes may have been delivered without labels, making it difficult for users to identify them. If samples are tested with bleach-containing reagents, cyanide gas could form.
If samples stored in these tubes are tested using systems that involve bleach, cyanide gas could form, posing a risk to lab personnel.
Check the model numbers: LH-1-2, LH-1-3, LH-1-4, LH-1-5, LH-1-5CC, or LH-1-15CC. Also check the lot numbers: 200421A, 200421B, E200427A, E200427B, E2000505B, CN200423, or CN200427.
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Subject: Recall Z-2952-2020 — Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic Hello, I own a Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic that is covered by recall Z-2952-2020 from Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostic. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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