intelliPATH Universal HRP Detection Kit, REF: IPK5011G80, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: IPBF5009G20; ONCORE Pro DAB Chromogen, REF: OPRI6056KT180, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: OPRI6055T60; IP DAB Chromogen Kit 80 ml, REF: IPK5010G80, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: IPBF5009G20; DAB kit, REF: OPRI6056KT180, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: OPRI6055T60 Folate Receptor alpha IHC Assay Kit, REF: IPI4006KG10, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: IPBF5009G20
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: REF/UDI-DI/Kit Lot(DAB Lot): IPK5011G80/00847627009005/042324(012424A),060523(051823A), 082923(062923A), 011624(072723A), 042324(012424A), 080524(032624A); OPRI6056KT180/00847627024985/020624(111623A),032224(111623A-3); IPK5010G80/00847627008992/071923(051823A), 091923(081023A), 112823(101923A), 100424(011524A), 041624(022624A); OPRI6056KT180/00847627024985/071924(061824A); IPI4006KG10/00847627008985/080323(062923A), 102723(081023A)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Biocare Medical, LLC
- Reason for Recall:
- Kits containing the DAB chromogen buffer, intended for use in either manual or automated Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining protocols, may produce weak to no staining, which may lead to test failure requiring the test to be repeated.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
intelliPATH Universal HRP Detection Kit, REF: IPK5011G80, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: IPBF5009G20; ONCORE Pro DAB Chromogen, REF: OPRI6056KT180, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: OPRI6055T60; IP DAB Chromogen Kit 80 ml, REF: IPK5010G80, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: IPBF5009G20; DAB kit, REF: OPRI6056KT180, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: OPRI6055T60 Folate Receptor alpha IHC Assay Kit, REF: IPI4006KG10, containing DAB Buffer, Catalog Number: IPBF5009G20
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
REF/UDI-DI/Kit Lot(DAB Lot): IPK5011G80/00847627009005/042324(012424A),060523(051823A), 082923(062923A), 011624(072723A), 042324(012424A), 080524(032624A); OPRI6056KT180/00847627024985/020624(111623A),032224(111623A-3); IPK5010G80/00847627008992/071923(051823A), 091923(081023A), 112823(101923A), 100424(011524A), 041624(022624A); OPRI6056KT180/00847627024985/071924(061824A); IPI4006KG10/00847627008985/080323(062923A), 102723(081023A)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0315-2025
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