Ventana recalls specific antibody kits for false negative IHC results due to leaking dispensers. Affected lots: Y12992, Y18852, Y23051. Contact for remedy.
Leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers. A false negative IHC result may occur.
Ventana is recalling a specific antibody product that may cause false negative results in immunohistochemistry tests due to leaking reagent dispensers. This could lead to inaccurate test results if used without the recall fix.
The antibody's reagent dispensers may leak, causing false negative results in immunohistochemistry (IHC) tests. This could lead to incorrect diagnoses if the test is used without the recall fix.
Lab technicians and researchers using this antibody for in vitro diagnostic tests. Those with the specific lot numbers are most at risk.
Check the lot numbers: Y12992, Y18852, or Y23051. The product is a CONFIRM anti-Progesterone Receptor antibody with catalog number 05278392001.
Look for lot numbers Y12992, Y18852, or Y23051 on the product label.
The product may cause false negative results in immunohistochemistry tests due to leaking reagent dispensers.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Ventana directly for instructions.
Lot numbers Y12992, Y18852, and Y23051.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ventana to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3006-2018 — Ventana Ventana Hello, I own a Ventana that is covered by recall Z-3006-2018 from Ventana. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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