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Class IIOngoingZ-1093-2026

Hologic, Inc recalls ThinPrep¿ CytoLyt¿ Solution. Buffered Cell Wash Solution.

Hologic, IncMarlborough, MA, United StatesReported Jan 21, 2026 · 5 months ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Fungal contamination of affected lot with Parengyodontium album.

Affected product

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ThinPrep¿ CytoLyt¿ Solution. Buffered Cell Wash Solution.

Lot / code information

Catalog #
0236004
UDI
(01)25420045508405(17)270303(10)5062EC
UDI
25420045508405
Lot #
5062EC

What the firm is doing

An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION was mailed to consignees on 12/12/25. The notification informs consignees that Hologic will provide replacement bottles of ThinPrep CytoLyt Solution to affected customers from unaffected lots based on retained sample testing. Consignees are asked to inspect their inventory for affected product and discontinue use immediately. Affected product is to be quarantined and destroyed per routine laboratory disposal procedures. Consignees are asked to complete the Customer Response Form using the provided QR Code and Hologic will coordinate replacement. Consignees can contact IQVIA MedTech for assistance with response forms at 855-620-6108 or by email at hologic-fa00286@iqvia.com. Consignees with questions about the recall notice are to contact their local Hologic Technical Support Representative.

DistributionShow details

US Nationwide distribution.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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