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Fisher Healthcare Protocol 10% Buffered Formalin-Filled Containers and Thermo Scientific Richard Allan Scientific Specimen Transportation System (2014-09-19)
- Starting date:
- September 19, 2014
- Posting date:
- November 18, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-42115
Recalled Products
- Fisher Healthcare Protocol 10% Buffered Formalin-Filled Containers
- Thermo Scientific Richard Allan Scientific Specimen Transportation System
Reason
The affected lots on 10% NBF may contain less than or greater than the required concentration of formalin i.e. Active aldehyde (formaldehyde). Due to this potential risk, Richard-Allan Scientific have made the decision to remove this lot from distribution.
Affected products
A. Fisher Healthcare Protocol 10% Buffered Formalin-Filled Containers
Lot or serial number
298987
Model or catalog number
234296796
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Richard Allen Scientific,
4481 Campus Drive,
Chicago
60693
Illinois
UNITED STATES
B. Thermo Scientific Richard Allan Scientific Specimen Transportation System
Lot or serial number
300143
Model or catalog number
22046324
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Richard Allen Scientific,
4481 Campus Drive,
Chicago
60693
Illinois
UNITED STATES