CINtec Histology (250), Catalog Number 06680011001, model… recallZ-3011-2018 · Ventana Medical Systems Inc · initiated Aug 2, 2018

Terminated

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Why it was recalled

Leaking and sticking reagent dispensers for horseradish peroxidase (HRP) dispensers. A false negative IHC result may occur.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

The firm disseminated their field safety notices by letter on 08/02/2018. The firm requested the destruction of the product.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-3011-2018
Status: Terminated
Initiated by the company: Aug 2, 2018
Posted by the FDA: Sep 14, 2018
Recalling firm: Ventana Medical Systems Inc
Quantity: 120 units
Product code: PRB
Distribution: worldwide

Product description

CINtec Histology (250), Catalog Number 06680011001, model 725-4793 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Number: Y23135, UDI: 4015630970476

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

CINtec Histology 06680011001
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Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 80807).

Z-2996-2018 · Terminated
OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit, Catalog Number 06396500001, model 760-700 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-2997-2018 · Terminated
ultraView Universal DAB Detection Kit, Catalog Number 05269806001, model 760-500 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-2998-2018 · Terminated
iView DAB Detection Kit, Catalog Number 05266157001, model 760-091 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-2999-2018 · Terminated
ultraView SISH DNP Detection Kit US, Catalog Number 05572037001, model 760-098 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3000-2018 · Terminated
OptiView Amplification Kit (250 test), Catalog Number 06718663001, model 860-099 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3001-2018 · Terminated
iView DAB Detection Kit w/o Secondary Antibody, Catalog Number 05266173001, Model 760-093. For laboratory use.
Z-3002-2018 · Terminated
ISH iVIEW Blue Plus Detection Kit, Catalog Number 05266181001, model 760-097 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3003-2018 · Terminated
ANTI-PAN Keratin Primary Antibody, 25 mL, Catalog Number 05266840001, model 760-2135 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3004-2018 · Terminated
ultraView Universal Alkaline Phosphatase Red Detection Kit, Catalog Number 05269814001, model 760-501 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3005-2018 · Terminated
ISH Protease 3, Catalog Number 05273331001, model 780-4149 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3006-2018 · Terminated
CONFIRM anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody, Catalog Number 05278392001, model 790-4296 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic …
Z-3007-2018 · Terminated
CONFIRM anti-Estrogen Receptor (ER) (SP1) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody, Catalog Number 05278414001, Model 790-4325 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use…
Z-3008-2018 · Terminated
VENTANA ISH iView Blue Detection Kit, Catalog Number 05278511001, model 800-092 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3009-2018 · Terminated
VENTANA Basal Cell Cktl, (34BE12+p63)250, Catalog Number 06419445001, Model 790-1010 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3010-2018 · Terminated
VENTANA anti-Helicobacter Pylori (SP48) PAB 250, Catalog Number 06425623001, model 790-1015 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.
Z-3013-2018 · Terminated
CINtec p16 Histology (250) CE, Catalog Number 06695256001, model 825-4713 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.

Sources and updates

Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
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