Recall Z-0341-2016

Leica Microsystems, Inc. · initiated September 3, 2015

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Novocastra Lyophilized Mouse Monoclonal Antibody CD10 (CD10). Immunohistochemistry. in vitro diagnostic. 0.1ml NCL-CD10-270 and 1mL NCL-CD10-270 are intended for the qualitative identification by light microscopy of CD10 molecules in paraffin sections.

Codes / lots: CD10-270-CE-S (0.1 ml) 6033086 (U.S. Distribution) expire 06/2016, 6032390 expires 04/2016, 6033622 expires 07/2016. CD10-270-CE (1ml) 6032742 (U.S. Distribution) expires 11/2017.

Reason for recall

These Lot numbers are not stable up to the expiry date on the product labeling.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

Leica sent a MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated September 3, 2015 via mail to all of the consignees. The letter identified the affected, product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to discontinue use of the reagent lots listed in the recall notification. It is requested that customers appropriately destroy any unused or partially used affected lots of the reagent, and indicate on the attached Medical Device Recall Notification Acknowledgement Form that this action has been undertaken. Customers were asked to confirm receipt of the notice as soon as possible by signing and dating the attached Medical Device Recall Notification Acknowledgement Form and fax it back to1-847-236-3747, to receive your alternative replacement for applicable orders. For questions contact your local Leica representative.

Details

Recall number
Z-0341-2016
Initiated
September 3, 2015
Posted by FDA
November 25, 2015
Terminated
November 30, 2017
Product code
NJT – Immunohistochemistry Reagents And Kits
Quantity
U.S: 1 unit of CD10-270-CE-S & 66 units of CD10-270-CE. Foreign: 83 units of CD10-270-CE-S & 219 units of CD10-270-CE
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UK.
Recalling firm
Leica Microsystems, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL

Official FDA recall record