BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class III Terminated

    Richard-Allan Scientific Paraffin Type 3 For in vitro diagnostic use. For use as an infiltration and embedding medium in histology. Thermo Scientific" Richard-Allan Scientific" Type 1, Type 3, Type 6, and Type 9 Paraffin is specifically designed for tissue processing and embedding of histological and cytological specimens. The product is a white solid at room temperature and a clear, colorless liquid when molten. The paraffin is highly quality controlled and can be used with both open and closed tissue processors. It is also compatible with all embedding centers and manual embedding techniques. The paraffin should be stored in a cool, dry place

    Recall: Z-1319-2016 · Reported April 13, 2016

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-1319-2016
    Event ID
    73334
    Classification
    Class III
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Richard-Allan Scientific Company
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    April 13, 2016
    Initiation Date
    February 16, 2016
    Classification Date
    April 4, 2016
    Termination Date
    August 23, 2016
    Address
    4481 Campus Dr, N/A, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-2590, United States

    Description

    Richard-Allan Scientific Paraffin Type 3 For in vitro diagnostic use. For use as an infiltration and embedding medium in histology. Thermo Scientific" Richard-Allan Scientific" Type 1, Type 3, Type 6, and Type 9 Paraffin is specifically designed for tissue processing and embedding of histological and cytological specimens. The product is a white solid at room temperature and a clear, colorless liquid when molten. The paraffin is highly quality controlled and can be used with both open and closed tissue processors. It is also compatible with all embedding centers and manual embedding techniques. The paraffin should be stored in a cool, dry place

    Reason

    Multiple complaints were received from customers indicating that they ordered product 8335(Type 3 Paraffin) but when they opened the box, they found product 8336 (Type 6 Paraffin) inside.

    Code Info

    Product code: 8335 and lot code: 348248

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution to AZ , CA , FL , GA , IL , MI , MN , NM , NY , OH , TX , UT and Internationally to Germany and the United Kingdom. 6 distributed to OUS accounts: Germany, and the United Kingdom

    Quantity

    29 cases (10 bags per case)