FDA Devices recall · Reported March 19, 2014
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
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, Digita…
Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. recalled HER2 Image Analysis Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides ER/PR Image Analysis IHC PR Bre… - a moderate-severity action.
HER2 Image Analysis Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides ER/PR Image Analysis IHC PR Bre… was recalled by Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. in March 19, 2014. Reason: In an abundance of caution, Aperio (now known as Lecia Biosystems) is providing additional information to cla…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1152-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-In an abundance of caution, Aperio (now known as Lecia Biosystems) is providing additional information to cla….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 78 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- March 19, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1152-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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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
Recall Profile
| 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. |
| Firm location | Vista, CA |
| Affected scope | 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.
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