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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 record review and interview with Testing Personnel 1(TP1), the laboratory failed to ensure 5 bottles of Tissue Marking Ink were not used beyond their expiration date. Findings include: 1. Review of the Laboratory's Procedure "Quality Management Program," revealed on page 3, section CII, titled, "Reagents, Materials and Supplies," number 2, states "Monitors include .... audits of reagent inventories, outdate and storage conditions ...". 2. An interview on 09/30/2024 at 9:45 am with Testing Personnel 1 confirmed that reagents were expired. 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 --