Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 7, 2018
Increased reports of leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers (part of the iView, ultraView and OptiView detection kits, as well as CINt…
Ventana Medical Systems Inc recalled ultraView Universal DAB Detection Kit, Ventana part Number 760-500, Roche GMMI 052698060… - a critical-severity action.
ultraView Universal DAB Detection Kit, Ventana part Number 760-500, Roche GMMI 052698060… was recalled by Ventana Medical Systems Inc in March 7, 2018. Reason: Increased reports of leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers (par…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0730-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ventana Medical Systems Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Increased reports of leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers (par….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0730-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0730-2018) was formally reported on March 7, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 19, 2017. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Ventana Medical Systems Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Oro Valley, AZ. Federal records list the affected scope as 72730 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Increased reports of leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers (part of the iView, ultraView and OptiView detection kits, as well as CINtec PLUS Cytology Kit) and with Hematoxyl… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution, including US nationwide, Argentina, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil, Chile, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Ecuador, Mexico, Pakistan, Vietnam, Germany, Japan, India,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
72730 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ultraView Universal DAB Detection Kit, Ventana part Number 760-500, Roche GMMI 05269806001 in vitro diagnostic
Increased reports of leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers (part of the iView, ultraView and OptiView detection kits, as well as CINtec PLUS Cytology Kit) and with Hematoxylin II.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0730-2018 |
| Date reported | March 7, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Ventana Medical Systems Inc |
| Firm location | Oro Valley, AZ |
| Affected scope | 72730 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution, including US nationwide, Argentina, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil, Chile, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Ecuador, Mexico, Pakistan, Vietnam, Germany, Japan, India, Colombia, Singapore… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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