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Medium RiskFDA Device
Medical Devices/Diagnostic Equipment

ThinPrep CytoLyt Solution Recalled for Fungal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 15, 2026
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Summary

Hologic, Inc. is recalling 3,728 units of ThinPrep CytoLyt Solution, which is a buffered cell wash solution used in clinical laboratories. The recall was issued because the affected lot was found to be contaminated with the fungus Parengyodontium album. If your laboratory uses this product, you should immediately stop using the affected lot and contact Hologic or your distributor to arrange for a return or replacement.

Risk

The presence of fungal contamination in the cell wash solution can compromise the integrity of diagnostic specimens. This may lead to inaccurate laboratory results, potentially impacting patient care and testing outcomes.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects ThinPrep CytoLyt Solution (Catalog number 0236004) from lot number 5062EC.
  2. Identify the affected product by checking the lot number (5062EC) or the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) (01)25420045508405(17)270303(10)5062EC printed on the package labeling.
  3. Stop using the recalled product. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.
  4. Call the FDA's medical device recall line at 1-888-463-6332 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

📋Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled product. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: ThinPrep CytoLyt Solution
Variants: Buffered Cell Wash Solution
Model / REF:
0236004
Lot Numbers:
5062EC
UDI:
25420045508405

UDI: (01)25420045508405(17)270303(10)5062EC

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98058
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Hologic, Inc
Sold By: Medical laboratory suppliers; Direct from manufacturer
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3,728 units
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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