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Event 73334

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
February 16, 2016
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class III
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Richard-Allan Scientific Company

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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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 embedding of histological and cytological specimens. The product is a white solid at room temperature and a clear, colorless liquid when molten. The paraffin is highly quality controlled and can be used with both open and closed tissue processors. It is also compatible with all embedding centers and manual embedding techniques. The paraffin should be stored in a cool, dry place

Z-1319-2016
Recall number
Z-1319-2016
Initiated
February 16, 2016
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Quantity
29 cases (10 bags per case)

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Multiple complaints were received from customers indicating that they ordered product 8335(Type 3 Paraffin) but when they opened the box, they found product 8336 (Type 6 Paraffin) inside.

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Reason for recall

Multiple complaints were received from customers indicating that they ordered product 8335(Type 3 Paraffin) but when they opened the box, they found product 8336 (Type 6 Paraffin) inside.

Code information

Product code: 8335 and lot code: 348248

Distribution pattern

Worldwide distribution to AZ , CA , FL , GA , IL , MI , MN , NM , NY , OH , TX , UT and Internationally to Germany and the United Kingdom. 6 distributed to OUS accounts: Germany, and the United Kingdom