A Pseudoepidemic Due to Laboratory Contamination Deciphered by Molecular Analysis

APPs that were not labeled as sterile were contaminated with Bacillus species. The product was immediately recalled internally and replaced with APPs from another manufacturer that were labeled as sterile. On January 3, 2011, the manufacturer voluntarily recalled its APPs. Healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, and users of APPs should avoid the use of APPs not specifically labeled as sterile.

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A Pseudoepidemic Due to Laboratory Contamination Deciphered by Molecular Analysis

Abstract: The application of molecular typing clearly demonstrated clonality among the isolates and indicated that a common source of contamination, most likely the CMGB tubes, was responsible for these cases.

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