Richard-Allan Scientific Recalls Type 3 Paraffin Due to Mislabeling
Richard-Allan Scientific is recalling Type 3 Paraffin because customers found Type 6 Paraffin inside the boxes. The product is used for histology tissue processing.
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 III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a packaging/mislabeling error where the wrong product type was shipped, with no reported injuries or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Richard-Allan Scientific Company is recalling 29 cases of Richard-Allan Scientific Paraffin Type 3 (Product Code 8335, Lot Code 348248). The recall was initiated after multiple customer complaints indicated that the boxes contained Product Code 8336 (Type 6 Paraffin) instead of the ordered Type 3 Paraffin.
The affected product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an infiltration and embedding medium in histology. The paraffin is a white solid at room temperature and a clear, colorless liquid when molten. The product was distributed worldwide to specific US states including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Utah, as well as internationally to Germany and the United Kingdom.
Customers who purchased this product should check their inventory for Product Code 8335 with Lot Code 348248. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the point of purchase or the manufacturer for credit or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Richard-Allan Scientific Paraffin Type 3 For in vitro diagnostic use. For use as an infiltration and embedding medium in histology. Thermo Scientific" Richard-Allan Scientific" Type 1, Type 3, Type 6, and Type 9 Paraffin is specifically designed for tissue processing and embeddi
- Manufacturer
- Richard-Allan Scientific Company
- Hazard
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: 8335 and lot code: 348248
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