Recall Z-0823-2016 ยท NJT Immunohistochemistry Reagents And Kits
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
This reagent is for in vitro diagnostic use. Pax-5 (1EW) monoclonal antibody is intended to be used for the qualitative identification by light microscopy of human Pax-5 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue by immunohistochemical staining using the automated Bond system.
| Date | Feb 19, 2016 (initiated Dec 30, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The Bond" Polymer Refine Detection and Novolink" Polymer Detection System may not provide adequate staining when using a detection protocol where one of its components - Peroxide Block / Peroxidase Block is applied after the primary marker incubation as specified in the Instructions for Use Following the Instructions for Use. |
| Root cause | Component change control |
| Action | The firm sent out a Medical Device Recall letter dated December 29th 2015 to two-hundred (200) consignees in the United States decribing the recall and the neccesary actions to be taken. These included: - Do not use or continue to use the listed antibody with the specified detection kits. - Order replacement detection kits for use with the listed antibody. - There is no need for retrospective review of tissue staining if appropriate positive controls were properly used and interpreted during the immuno / in-situ staining. -pass this notice primarily to the end users where the product has b |
| Quantity | 1700 units |
| Distribution | US Consignees incluude: AR ,AZ ,CA ,CO ,CT ,DC ,DE ,FL ,GA ,HI ,IA ,IL ,KY ,LA ,MA ,MD ,MI ,MN ,MO ,MT ,NC ,NH ,NJ ,NY ,OH ,OK ,PA ,PR ,SC ,TN ,TX ,UT ,VA ,VT ,WA ,WI and WV. Foreign Consignees include:Argentina , Australia , Brazil , Bulgaria , Chile , China , Ecuador ,Egypt , El Salvador , Finland |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.