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Health product recall

Leica RTU-TDT-339, 7mL

Starting date:
November 2, 2012
Posting date:
December 24, 2012
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-25861

Recalled Products

  1. Leica RTU-TDT-339, 7mL

Reason

The recall was intiated as a result of findings that the product may not retain stability through out it's entire 36 month shelf life. The investigation has shown that there is a link between the age of product and the staining intensity and it was found the labelled 36 month shelf life was not appropriate.

Affected products

A. Leica RTU-TDT-339, 7mL

Lot or serial number

6001845, 6009645, 804804, 804805, 804806, 804809, 804810, 804812

Model or catalog number

RTU-TDT-339

Companies
Manufacturer
Leica Biosystems Newcastle Ltd.