The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3126-2017·Announced 2017-09-20

Leica Biosystems Recalls SOX-10 Antibody Due to Temperature Excursion

Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc. is recalling 37 units of SOX-10 (Polyclonal) antibody because a delay in transit may have caused the product to be stored outside of defined temperature requirements.

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: This is a Class II recall involving a potential temperature excursion that may affect product performance, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc. is recalling 37 units of Cell Marque, SOX-10 (Polyclonal), 7 mL, REF PA0813, IVD. This product is an antibody intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use in laboratory testing for the detection of the SOX-10 protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue.

The recall was initiated because a delay in transit may have contributed to nonconformity, as the product was stored outside of defined shipping and handling temperature requirements. The affected product code is PA0813, Lot No. 47800, with an expiration date of 09/24/2019.

The product was distributed nationwide to AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. Users should stop using the affected product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Cell Marque, SOX-10 (Polyclonal), 7 mL, REF PA0813, IVD, This antibody is intended for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use. SOX-10 Rabbit Polyclonal Primary Antibody is intended for laboratory use in the detection of the SOX-10 protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue staine
Affected units
37

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 (3)

  • Product Code PA0813
  • Lot No. 47800
  • Exp. Date 09/24/2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 23 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc. 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.

See all 7 products in this recall →