Richard-Allan Scientific Company: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0013-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Richard-Allan Scientific Specimen Transportation System. Product Usage: 10% NBF is used to store and fixate tissue prior to grossing and histological examination. It is a primary fixative that prevents autolysis (degradation) of tissue.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: September 17, 2014

Date Posted: October 15, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0013-2015

Event ID: 69276

Reason for Recall:

The affected lots could have NBF concentrations that are lower or higher than the desired specifications.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 285 cases

Code Information:

Product Code: 534801 Lot Number: 296986

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of PA, IL, CA, TX, GA, WA, MA, KY, OH, NY, VA, NC, IN, NJ, MN, UT, HI, FL, KS, TN, MO, MI, MD, LA, NM, DE, CO, WV, OR, WI, AZ, SC, IA, and NE and the country of Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated