Leica Microsystems, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1704-2016)

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:

Novocastra Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Calretinin, NCL-L-CALRET-566. Intended for the qualitative identification by light microscopy of human calretinin molecule in paraffin sections.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 22, 2016

Date Posted: June 1, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1704-2016

Event ID: 73823

Reason for Recall:

Novocastra Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Calretinin when used in combination with specific Lots of antibody diluent will give reduced staining.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 290 units

Code Information:

Lot numbers: 6025204, 6029060, 6029949, 6035923 and 6036060.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution -- U.S., to the following states: AK, CA, FL, GA, MN, MT, NJ, OH, TX and WA; and, the country of Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated