FDA Device recall Z-2996-2018
OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit, Catalog Number 06396500001, model 760-700 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use
- FDA Device
- Class I
- terminated
- Published 2018-09-26
On 2018-09-26 the FDA classified a Class I recall of OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit, Catalog Number 06396500001, model 760-700 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use by Ventana Medical Systems, citing leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers. A false negative IHC result may occur.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2996-2018 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-08-02 |
| Published | 2018-09-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Ventana Medical Systems |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit, Catalog Number 06396500001, model 760-700 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Reason
Leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers. A false negative IHC result may occur.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Numbers: Y25760, E00119, Y24225, UDI: 4015630984039 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2996-2018%22
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