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HER2 Image Analysis Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides ER/PR Image Analysis IHC PR Breast Tissue Manual Read of Digital Slides The ScanScope¿¿ System is an automated digital slide creation, management, viewing and analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The IHC HER2 Image Analysis app

Reported: March 19, 2014 Initiated: February 7, 2014 #Z-1152-2014 78 units

Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. issued this FDA Devices recall on March 19, 2014. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 78 units are affected. The recall was issued because: In an abundance of caution, Aperio (now known as Lecia Biosystems) is providing additional information to clarify that …. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1152-2014) was formally reported on March 19, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 7, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Vista, CA. Federal records indicate 78 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: In an abundance of caution, Aperio (now known as Lecia Biosystems) is providing additional information to clarify that the use of Digital IHC Breast/ER/Dako Image Analysis, Digital IHC Breast/HER2 Digital Read, Digital … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution including the states of FL, WA, PA, MS, TX, MN CA, NY, NJ, NC, CO and OH.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 12 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

78

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Recall Progress (industry avg ~60%) 60.0%

Product Description

HER2 Image Analysis Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides ER/PR Image Analysis IHC PR Breast Tissue Manual Read of Digital Slides The ScanScope¿¿ System is an automated digital slide creation, management, viewing and analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The IHC HER2 Image Analysis application is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of HER2/neu (c-erbB-2) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue. The IHC HER2 Image Analysis application is intended for use as an accessory to the Dako HercepTest" to aid in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of Her2/neu (c-erbB-2) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue. When used with the Dako HercepTest", it is indicated for use as an aid in the assessment of breast cancer patients for whom HERCEPTIN¿¿(Trastuzumab) treatment is being considered. Note: The IHC HER2 Image Analysis application is an adjunctive computer-assisted methodology to assist the reproducibility of a qualified pathologist in the acquisition and measurement of images from microscope slides of breast cancer specimens stained for the presence of HER-2 receptor protein. The accuracy of the test result depends upon the quality of the immunohistochemical staining. It is the responsibility of a qualified pathologist to employ appropriate morphological studies and controls as specified in the instructions for the Dako HercepTest" to assure the validity of the IHC HER2 Image Analysis application assisted HER-2/neu score. The actual correlation of the Dako HercepTest" to Herceptin¿¿ clinical outcome has not been established. Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides: The ScanScope¿¿ System is an automated digital slide creation, management, viewing and analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The IHC HER2 Manual Read of Digital Slides application is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of HER-2/neu (c-erbB-2) by manual examination of the digital slide of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue immunohistochemically stained for HER-2 receptors on a computer monitor. HER-2 results are indicated for use as an aid in the management, prognosis and prediction of therapy outcomes of breast cancer. The IHC HER2 Manual Read of Digital Slides application is intended for use as an accessory to the Dako HercepTestT to aid the pathologist in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of HER-2/neu (c-erbB-2) by manual examination of the digital slide of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue immunohistochemically stained for HER-2 receptors on a computer monitor. When used with the Dako HercepTestT, it is indicated for use as an aid in the assessment of breast cancer patients for whom HERCEPTIN¿¿ (Trastuzumab) treatment is being considered. Note: The actual correlation of the Dako HercepTestT to Herceptin¿¿ clinical outcome has not been established. ER/PR Image Analysis: The ScanScope¿¿ XT System is an automated digital slide creation, management, viewing and analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The IHC ER Image Analysis application is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the detection and quantitative measurement of ER (Estrogen Receptor) in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal and neo

Reason for Recall

In an abundance of caution, Aperio (now known as Lecia Biosystems) is providing additional information to clarify that the use of Digital IHC Breast/ER/Dako Image Analysis, Digital IHC Breast/HER2 Digital Read, Digital IHC Breast/HER2/Dako Image Analysis, Digital IHC Breast/PR Digital Read and Digital IHC Breast/PR/Dako Image Analysis with the RUO products identified in that earlier notification i

Details

Units Affected
78
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of FL, WA, PA, MS, TX, MN CA, NY, NJ, NC, CO and OH.
Location
Vista, CA

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1152-2014
Date reported March 19, 2014
Date initiated February 7, 2014
Recalling firm Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.
Units affected 78
Distribution US Distribution including the states of FL, WA, PA, MS, TX, MN CA, NY, NJ, NC, CO and OH.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

78 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) —
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) —
Massive (≥1M units) —

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
HER2 Image Analysis Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides ER/PR Image Analysis IHC PR Breast Tissue Manual Read of Digital Slides The ScanScope¿¿ System is an automated digital slide creation, management, viewing and analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The IHC HER2 Image Analysis application is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of HER2/neu (c-erbB-2) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue. The IHC HER2 Image Analysis application is intended for use as an accessory to the Dako HercepTest" to aid in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of Her2/neu (c-erbB-2) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue. When used with the Dako HercepTest", it is indicated for use as an aid in the assessment of breast cancer patients for whom HERCEPTIN¿¿(Trastuzumab) treatment is being considered. Note: The IHC HER2 Image Analysis application is an adjunctive computer-assisted methodology to assist the reproducibility of a qualified pathologist in the acquisition and measurement of images from microscope slides of breast cancer specimens stained for the presence of HER-2 receptor protein. The accuracy of the test result depends upon the quality of the immunohistochemical staining. It is the responsibility of a qualified pathologist to employ appropriate morphological studies and controls as specified in the instructions for the Dako HercepTest" to assure the validity of the IHC HER2 Image Analysis application assisted HER-2/neu score. The actual correlation of the Dako HercepTest" to Herceptin¿¿ clinical outcome has not been established. Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides: The ScanScope¿¿ System is an automated digital slide creation, management, viewing and analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The IHC HER2 Manual Read of Digital Slides application is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of HER-2/neu (c-erbB-2) by manual examination of the digital slide of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue immunohistochemically stained for HER-2 receptors on a computer monitor. HER-2 results are indicated for use as an aid in the management, prognosis and prediction of therapy outcomes of breast cancer. The IHC HER2 Manual Read of Digital Slides application is intended for use as an accessory to the Dako HercepTestT to aid the pathologist in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of HER-2/neu (c-erbB-2) by manual examination of the digital slide of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue immunohistochemically stained for HER-2 receptors on a computer monitor. When used with the Dako HercepTestT, it is indicated for use as an aid in the assessment of breast cancer patients for whom HERCEPTIN¿¿ (Trastuzumab) treatment is being considered. Note: The actual correlation of the Dako HercepTestT to Herceptin¿¿ clinical outcome has not been established. ER/PR Image Analysis: The ScanScope¿¿ XT System is an automated digital slide creation, management, viewing and analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The IHC ER Image Analysis application is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the detection and quantitative measurement of ER (Estrogen Receptor) in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal and neo. Recalled by Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc.. Units affected: 78.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
In an abundance of caution, Aperio (now known as Lecia Biosystems) is providing additional information to clarify that the use of Digital IHC Breast/ER/Dako Image Analysis, Digital IHC Breast/HER2 Digital Read, Digital IHC Breast/HER2/Dako Image Analysis, Digital IHC Breast/PR Digital Read and Digital IHC Breast/PR/Dako Image Analysis with the RUO products identified in that earlier notification i
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 19, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1152-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: US Distribution including the states of FL, WA, PA, MS, TX, MN CA, NY, NJ, NC, CO and OH..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1152-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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