Richard-Allan Scientific Recalls Specimen Transportation System Due to Concentration Issues
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling 264 cases of its Specimen Transportation System because the NBF concentration may be outside specifications.
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 does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a deviation from specifications rather than a direct physical injury risk, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Richard-Allan Scientific Company is recalling 264 cases of its Specimen Transportation System. The product, which uses 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin (NBF) to store and fixate tissue, is being recalled because the affected lots could have NBF concentrations that are lower or higher than the desired specifications.
The recall covers Product Code 53151, Lot Number 300143. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
Healthcare facilities and laboratories should stop using the affected product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- Richard-Allan Scientific Specimen Transportation System. 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
- 264
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: 53151 Lot Number: 300143
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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