FDA Recall Terminated

Novocastra Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Glutathione S-Transferase pi (NCL-L-GSTpi-438), a liquid tissue culture supernatant. For in vitro diagnostic use.

Recall: Z-1698-2014 · Initiated February 26, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1698-2014
Event Number
68065
Firm
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
FEI Number
3000210133
Product Code
NJT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Initiated
February 26, 2014
Posted
June 2, 2014
Terminated
August 14, 2017
Address
1700 Leider Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089-6622

Description

Novocastra Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Glutathione S-Transferase pi (NCL-L-GSTpi-438), a liquid tissue culture supernatant. For in vitro diagnostic use.

Reason

Novocastra Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Glutathione S-Transferase pi (Product Code: NCL-L-GSTpi-438) does not function as intended up to the expiry date on the product labeling. This was detected through an ongoing stability program. There is a linkage between the age of the product and staining intensity.

Action

Leica Biosystems sent a Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated February 26, 2014 to all direct accounts. The letter advised that clinicians may want to review results obtained from the affected products. The letter also included instructions for customers to: 1) appropriately destroy any unused or partially used NCL-L-GSTpi-438 (lots 6018777, 6023260,6026297, 6026980) reagent or confirm that they are not in stock; 2) complete and return the attached Medical Device Recall Notification Acknowledgement Form to 847-236-3747; and, 3) contact the local Leica representative immediately if replacement is required. Customers with questions or concerns about this recall can contact Leica via e-mail at [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 847-405-5413.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, FL, and NY.

Quantity

33 units