Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody CD15 used is laboratories to perform immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. Product Usage: NCL-L-CD15 is intended for the qualitative identification by light microscopy of CD15 molecules in paraffin sections. The clinical interpretation of any staining or its absence should be complemented by morphological studies using proper controls and should be evaluated within the context of the patients clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 24, 2015).
- Company
- Leica Microsystems, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- December 16, 2014
- Posted
- March 24, 2015
- Terminated
- September 5, 2017
- Recall Number
- Z-1315-2015
- Quantity
- 309 units
- Firm Location
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The staining intensity decreases over the shelf life.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, CT, FL, IA, ID, IL, MT, NC, NY, TX, WA and in the countries of: Argentina, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Info
Product Code: NCL-L-CD15; Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates: Lot 6022274, Expiry 2015-04; Lot 6024628, Expiry 2015-08; Lot 6030581, Expiry 2016-07
Root Cause
Labeling design
Action Taken
Leica sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letters dated December 16, 2014 to all customers of record. The letters included instructions for customers to: 1) destory any usused and partially used recalled materials or confirm that the materials are no longer in stock; 2) complete and return the attached Field Safety Correction Notice Acknowledgement Form; 3) contact your local Leica representative immediately if a replacement is required; and, 4) pass this notice primarily to the end users where the product has been sold and to all those within your organisation who need to be aware of this manufacturing issue. Customers with questions can contact Leica Microsystems via e-mail at LMGRA@leica-microsystems.com.