Leica Microsystems, Inc.: Thyroglobulin (1D4) is a mouse anti-human monoclonal antibody produced as a tissue culture supernatant, and supplied in Tris buffered saline with carrier protein, containing 0.35% ProClin 950 as a preservative. Total volume = 7 mL. This reagent is for in vitro diagnostic use. Thyroglobulin (1D4) monoclonal antibody is intended to be used for the qualitative identification by light microscopy of thyroglobulin in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue by immunohistochemical staining using an automated Bond system. The clinical interpretation of any staining or its absence should be complemented by morphological studies and proper controls and should be evaluated within the context of the patient's clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist.

Recall number

Z-0179-2015

Recalling firm

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

Product

Thyroglobulin (1D4) is a mouse anti-human monoclonal antibody produced as a tissue culture supernatant, and supplied in Tris buffered saline with carrier protein, containing 0.35% ProClin 950 as a preservative. Total volume = 7 mL. This reagent is for in vitro diagnostic use. Thyroglobulin (1D4) monoclonal antibody is intended to be used for the qualitative identification by light microscopy of thyroglobulin in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue by immunohistochemical staining using an automated Bond system. The clinical interpretation of any staining or its absence should be complemented by morphological studies and proper controls and should be evaluated within the context of the patient's clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2014-04-18

Posted

2014-11-06

Terminated

2017-08-14

Reason

Bond Ready to Use Primary Antibody Thyroglobulin does not function as intended up to the expiry date on the product labelling. This was detected through an on-going stability program. There is a link between the age of the product and staining intensity.

Root cause

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action

Leica Biosystems sent a Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated April 18, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter included instructions for customers to: 1) assess any results previously obtained by using the recalled products; 2) identify and destroy any unused or partly used recalled products or confirm that the recalled products are no longer in stock; and, 3) complete and return the attached Medical Device Recall Notification Acknowledgement Form. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Leica Microsystems by e-mail at LMGRA@leica-microsystems.com. For questions regarding this recall call 847-405-5413.

Quantity

180 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, MY, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, ON, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the District of Columbia, Internationally to Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Lot, serial or model codes

Product Code: PA0025; Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates: 24963, Expires 17 DEC 2014; 24228, Expires 15 OCT 2014; 23882, Expires 10 SEP 2014; 23366, Expires 23 JUL 2014

510(k) numbers

not on file

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

NJT

Firm FEI

3000210133

Firm city

Buffalo Grove

Firm state

IL

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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