Richard-Allan Scientific Recalls 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Due to Concentration Issues
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin because the concentration may be outside specifications. The product is used to fixate tissue for histological examination.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, but the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard is a deviation from specifications (concentration) rather than a known acute health threat, fitting the 'voluntary precautionary recalls' or 'low-risk contamination' criteria for a Moderate score.
Plain-English summary
Richard-Allan Scientific Company is recalling 80 cases of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin (Product Code: LC-0060, Lot Number: 300445). The recall is due to the possibility that the Neutral Buffered Formalin (NBF) concentrations in the affected lots are lower or higher than the desired specifications.
This product is a primary fixative used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination, preventing autolysis (degradation) of tissue. The recall covers a nationwide distribution in the United States, including specific states such as PA, IL, CA, TX, and others, as well as Canada.
The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare providers, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall. Users of the product should verify their lot numbers against the recalled information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Richard-Allan Scientific 10% Neutral Buffered 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.
- Manufacturer
- Richard-Allan Scientific Company
- Affected units
- 80
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: LC-0060 Lot Number: 300445
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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