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Z-0014-2015 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Richard-Allan Scientific Company — Kalamazoo, MI

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
October 15, 2014
Initiation Date
September 17, 2014
Termination Date
October 27, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
80 cases

Product Description

Richard-Allan Scientific 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin. Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination. It is a primary fixative that prevents autolysis (degradation) of tissue.

Reason for Recall

The affected lots could have NBF concentrations that are lower or higher than the desired specifications.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of PA, IL, CA, TX, GA, WA, MA, KY, OH, NY, VA, NC, IN, NJ, MN, UT, HI, FL, KS, TN, MO, MI, MD, LA, NM, DE, CO, WV, OR, WI, AZ, SC, IA, and NE and the country of Canada.

Code Information

Product Code: LC-0060 Lot Number: 300445

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