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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 observation and interview with Testing Personnel (TP) #1, the laboratory failed to calibrate and/or replace the expired thermometer in the RCA refrigerator for 20 (April 2022 to December 2023) of 20 months in use. Findings include: 1. During a tour of the laboratory on 12/06/2023 at 9:39 am, the surveyor observed a Cardinal Health thermometer in the RCA refrigerator with an expiration date of 02/16/2007. 2. An interview on 12/06/2023 at 9:39 am, TP1 confirmed the thermometer in the RCA refrigerator had expired and was not calibrated and/or replaced. 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 --