FDA Recall Terminated

Cardinal Health Prefilled Buffered 10% 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.

Recall: Z-0018-2015 · Initiated September 17, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0018-2015
Event Number
69276
Firm
Richard-Allan Scientific Company
FEI Number
1831638
Product Code
LDY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
September 17, 2014
Posted
October 9, 2014
Terminated
October 27, 2016
Address
4481 Campus Dr, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-2590

Description

Cardinal Health Prefilled Buffered 10% 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

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

Action

The firm issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter to all affected customers. The notification identified the affected products, reason for voluntary recall, risk to health, actions to be taken, and instructions to complete the attached Acknowledgement Form. For questions, contact Sarah Rickert at 269-544-5628 or [email protected].

Distribution

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.

Quantity

235 cases