This reagent is for in vitro diagnostic use. Pax-5 (1EW) monoclonal antibody is intended to be used for the qualitative identification by light microscopy of human Pax-5 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue by immunohistochemical staining using the automated Bond system.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Code/Name: PA0552 (All Lots) Bond Ready-to-Use Primary Antibody PAX-5 (1EW). Detection Kit: DS9800 BondTM Polymer Refine Detection Kit. Affected Detection Kit Lots: 42314, 42388, 42474, 42486, 42499, 42555, 42570, 42579, 42627, 42645, 42683, 42780, 42802, 42823, 42852, 43050.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The Bond" Polymer Refine Detection and Novolink" Polymer Detection System may not provide adequate staining when using a detection protocol where one of its components - Peroxide Block / Peroxidase Block is applied after the primary marker incubation as specified in the Instructions for Use Following the Instructions for Use.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

This reagent is for in vitro diagnostic use. Pax-5 (1EW) monoclonal antibody is intended to be used for the qualitative identification by light microscopy of human Pax-5 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue by immunohistochemical staining using the automated Bond system.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Code/Name: PA0552 (All Lots) Bond Ready-to-Use Primary Antibody PAX-5 (1EW). Detection Kit: DS9800 BondTM Polymer Refine Detection Kit. Affected Detection Kit Lots: 42314, 42388, 42474, 42486, 42499, 42555, 42570, 42579, 42627, 42645, 42683, 42780, 42802, 42823, 42852, 43050.

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0823-2016

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