Reported Jan 21, 2026 · Ongoing

ThinPrep¿ CytoLyt¿ Solution. Buffered Cell Wash Solution.

Hologic, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Hologic, Inc · 250 Campus Dr · Marlborough, MA · 01752-3020

Is this the product you have?

  • ThinPrep¿ CytoLyt¿ Solution. Buffered Cell Wash Solution.
Lot codes and dates
  • Catalog number0236004
  • UDI(01)25420045508405(17)270303(10)5062EC
  • UDI-DI25420045508405
  • Lot number5062EC
Amount recalled
3,728 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Fungal contamination of affected lot with Parengyodontium album.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 7:36 PM UTC

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