RecallDepth

Leica BIOSYSTEMS; BOND Polymer Refine Red Detection; Catalog No: DS9390; Leica Biosystems Newcastle Ltd; Balliol Business Park West; Benton Lane; Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 8EW; United Kingdom; www.LeicaBiosystems.com; Bond Polymer Refine Red Detection is a biotin-free, polymeric alkaline phosphate (AP)-linker antibody conjugate system for the detection of tissue-bound mouse and rabbit IgG and some mouse IgM primary antibodies. This detection system is for in vitro diagnostic use. Bond Polymer Refine Red Detection is a biotin-free, polymeric alkaline phosphatase (AP)-linker antibody conjugate system for the detection of tissue-bound mouse and rabbit IgG and some mouse IgM primary antibodies. It is intended for staining sections of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue on the BOND automated system. The clinical interpretation of any staining or its absence should be complemented by morphological studies. Proper controls should be evaluated within the context of the patients clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist. The Bond Polymer Refine Red Detection must be used with laboratory best practice in the use of tissue controls. For assurance, laboratories should stain each patient sample in conjunction with positive, negative and other tissue specific controls as needed.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 10, 2014).

Company
Leica Biosystems Newcastle Ltd. Balliol Business Park West, Benton Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom
Recall Initiated
July 31, 2013
Posted
January 10, 2014
Terminated
August 14, 2017
Recall Number
Z-0717-2014
Quantity
1) 2,304 units; 2) 37 units
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

The affected lots of the product may contain a contaminant of fungus that can cause a loss of staining sensitivity and/or obstructions to fluid delivery to the slide.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV); and Internationally to Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

Lot / Code Info

*** 1 ) Catalog Number: DS9390;  Lot Numbers: 22017, 22139, 22262, 22337, 22411, 22514, 22541;  *** 2) Catalog Number: DS9477;  Lot Number: 22250

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

Leica Biosystems sent an Urgent Field Safety Correction Notice dated July 31, 2013, to all affected customers. The notice requests that direct accounts either destroy any unused reagents or confirm that the product has been used and in no longer in stock. Direct accounts are requested to sign the notice and either fax or scan and e-mail it back to Leica Biosystems Newcastle Ltd. The notice further requests that direct accounts who further distributed the recalled products forward the notification to their customers. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Leica representataive if a replacement is necessary, for any questions customers were instructed call 847-405-5413 or microsystems.com. For questions regarding this recall call 847-405-5413.