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Device product

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

February 16, 2016

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Richard-Allan Scientific Company
Event
Event 73334
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
29 cases (10 bags per case)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1319-2016

Official wording

Reason: 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

Derived failure modes

  • 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.