Leica Microsystems, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0823-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product 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 Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 30, 2015

Date Posted: March 2, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0823-2016

Event ID: 73095

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1700 units

Code Information:

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 Pattern:

US Consignees incluude: AR ,AZ ,CA ,CO ,CT ,DC ,DE ,FL ,GA ,HI ,IA ,IL ,KY ,LA ,MA ,MD ,MI ,MN ,MO ,MT ,NC ,NH ,NJ ,NY ,OH ,OK ,PA ,PR ,SC ,TN ,TX ,UT ,VA ,VT ,WA ,WI and WV. Foreign Consignees include:Argentina , Australia , Brazil , Bulgaria , Chile , China , Ecuador ,Egypt , El Salvador , Finland , France , Georgia , Germany , Greece , India , Italy , Japan , Jordan , Kuwait , Lebanon , Malaysia , Philippines , Poland , Portugal , Romania , Russian Fed. , Singapore , South Korea , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland , Thailand , Tunisia , Turkey , United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated