FDA Device recall Z-0012-2015
Protocol 10% NBF Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination
- FDA Device
- Class I
- terminated
- Published 2014-10-15
On 2014-10-15 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Protocol 10% NBF Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination by Richard Allan Scientific, citing the affected lots could have NBF concentrations that are lower or higher than the desired specifications.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0012-2015 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-09-17 |
| Published | 2014-10-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Richard Allan Scientific |
| Distribution | US |
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.
Reason
The affected lots could have NBF concentrations that are lower or higher than the desired specifications.
Identifiers
| code_info | Product Code: 426-796 Lot Number: 298987 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0012-2015%22
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