Richard-Allan Scientific Recalls Protocol 10% NBF Tissue Fixative
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 175 cases of Protocol 10% NBF tissue fixative because the concentration may be outside specifications.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a specification deviation in a laboratory reagent, with no reported injuries or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Richard-Allan Scientific Company is recalling 175 cases of Protocol 10% NBF, a tissue fixative used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination. The product is identified by Product Code 426-796 and Lot Number 298987.
The recall was initiated because the affected lots could have NBF concentrations that are lower or higher than the desired specifications. This deviation from specifications may affect the product's ability to properly prevent autolysis (degradation) of tissue.
The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. Users of this product should stop using the affected lots and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Protocol 10% NBF 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.
- Manufacturer
- Richard-Allan Scientific Company
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 175
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Product Code: 426-796 Lot Number: 298987
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by Richard-Allan Scientific Company under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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