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Terminated

Novocastra Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Glutathione S-Transferase pi (NCL-L-GSTpi-438), a liquid tissue culture supernatant. For in vitro diagnostic use.

FDA Recall Z-1698-2014 · Posted 2014-06-02

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNJT
Date Initiated2014-02-26
Date Terminated2017-08-14
Product Quantity33 units

Reason for Recall

Novocastra Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Glutathione S-Transferase pi (Product Code: NCL-L-GSTpi-438) does not function as intended up to the expiry date on the product labeling. This was detected through an ongoing stability program. There is a linkage between the age of the product and staining intensity.

Firm Action

Leica Biosystems sent a Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated February 26, 2014 to all direct accounts. The letter advised that clinicians may want to review results obtained from the affected products. The letter also included instructions for customers to: 1) appropriately destroy any unused or partially used NCL-L-GSTpi-438 (lots 6018777, 6023260,6026297, 6026980) reagent or confirm that they are not in stock; 2) complete and return the attached Medical Device Recall Notification Acknowledgement Form to 847-236-3747; and, 3) contact the local Leica representative immediately if replacement is required. Customers with questions or concerns about this recall can contact Leica via e-mail at [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 847-405-5413.

Root Cause

Incorrect or no expiration date

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, FL, and NY.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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