Richard-Allan Scientific 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin — Class I medical device recall Z-0014-2015
Terminated recall by Richard-Allan Scientific Company, reported 2014-10-15, distributed nationwide. The affected lots could have NBF concentrations that are lower or higher than the desired specifications.
| Recall number | Z-0014-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Richard-Allan Scientific Company, Kalamazoo, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-09-17 |
| Classified | 2014-10-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-10-15 |
| Terminated | 2016-10-27 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 80 cases |
| Lot numbers | 300445 |
Product
Richard-Allan Scientific 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin. 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.
Reason for recall
The affected lots could have NBF concentrations that are lower or higher than the desired specifications.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.