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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5417 TEST SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REAGENT CFR(s): 493.1252(d) Reagents, solutions, culture media, control materials, calibration materials, and other supplies must not be used when they have exceeded their expiration date, have deteriorated, or are of substandard quality. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor observation of Mohs reagents and interview with the Office Manager (OM), the laboratory failed to discard an expired Mohs reagent from 1/15/ 2020 to the date of survey. The findings include: 1. On the date of the survey the laboratory had an expired reagent as follows: Platinum Line Eosin Y Stain Solution, 1 % (w/v) in Alcohol. Lot number 1901114, Expiration 1/15/2021 2. Approximately 40 patients were tested with the expired reagent. 3. The OM confirmed on 3/9/2021 at 10: 00 am that the laboratory used an expired reagent. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 1 --