Ventana recalls specific antibody kits for false negative IHC results due to leaking reagent dispensers. Affected lots: Y18586, Y24472. No remedy stated in recall notice.
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 incorrect test outcomes in laboratory settings.
The antibody product has reagent dispensers that can leak, potentially causing false negative results in immunohistochemistry (IHC) tests. This means test results might be inaccurate, leading to incorrect diagnoses.
Laboratory users who purchased the specific antibody product with lot numbers Y18586 or Y24472 are affected. Researchers and pathologists using this product for in vitro diagnostics are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'CONFIRM anti-Estrogen Receptor (ER) (SP1) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody' with catalog number 05278414001 and model 790-4325. Affected lots are Y18586 and Y24472.
Identify the product name, catalog number, model, and lot numbers to confirm if it's affected.
The recall notice does not state any remedy.
Using the affected product may cause false negative results in immunohistochemistry tests, leading to inaccurate test outcomes.
Lot numbers Y18586 and Y24472 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ventana to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3007-2018 — Ventana Ventana Hello, I own a Ventana that is covered by recall Z-3007-2018 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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