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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 a direct observation of the Eosin Y Stain Solution and an interview with the Office Manager, it was determined that the laboratory failed to ensure that the Eosin Y Stain Solution reagent was not used past the manufacturer's expiration date. Findings include: 1. A direct observation of staining reagents used for Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) slide staining, at 10:45 AM on 10/24/2022, revealed that the Eosin Y Stain Solution with lot #1811624 had expired on 4/30/2022. The Eosin Y Stain Solution was used to stain approximately 1000 patient slides from 5/1/2022 - 10/24 /2022 2. In an interview with the Office Manager at approximately 10:50 AM on 10/24 /2022, it was confirmed that the expired Eosin Y Stain Solution was used for patient testing from 5/1/2022 - 10/24/2022. 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 --