Recall Z-2360-2018

Biocare Medical, LLC · initiated April 24, 2018

Class II Terminated

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

Product

Vulcan Fast Red Chromogen Kit 2, part of an immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedure using an alkaline phosphatase (AP) detection system. Catalog numbers FR805-5L and FR805S

Codes / lots: Lot numbers 011818 and 022818

Reason for recall

Chromogen failed to develop due to a stability issue caused by environmental factors with a raw material in the Vulcan Fast Red Buffer.

FDA-determined cause: Material/Component Contamination

Action taken

On April 24, 2018 the recalling firm issued a notification letter to their customers with instructions to return a response form.

Details

Recall number
Z-2360-2018
Initiated
April 24, 2018
Terminated
July 14, 2020
Product code
NJT – Immunohistochemistry Reagents And Kits
Quantity
43 units
Distribution
CA, VT, KY, LA, OR, RI, GA, IL, MA, TX, KS, FL, Japan, and Germany
Recalling firm
Biocare Medical, LLC, Pacheco, CA

Official FDA recall record