FDA Device

Smooth Muscle Action (SMA) Immunohistochemistry reagent. Catalog numbers: CME305A-0.1ml; CME305B - 0.5 ml, PME305AA - 6.0 ml prediluted and ready to use. They are the same product with the same intended use. Chemistry - IVD Smooth Muscle Actin (SMA) antibody recognizes the alpha-smooth muscle isoform of actin. This antibody recognizes the alpha-smooth muscle isoform of actin. This MAb is reportedly useful for identifying tumors arising from smooth muscle and myoepithelial cells.

Hazard

Certain catalog numbers and lots of Smooth Muscle Actin may stain some cell types that are typically expected to be negative for SMA.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Biocare sent a Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated September 8, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue and dispose of all affected product. Customers were asked to complete an return the enclosed Return Response Form. Customer's accounts would be credited for all affected product. For questions regarding this recall call 925-603-8033.

Products

Smooth Muscle Action (SMA) Immunohistochemistry reagent. Catalog numbers: CME305A-0.1ml; CME305B - 0.5 ml, PME305AA - 6.0 ml prediluted and ready to use. They are the same product with the same inte
Brand
Biocare Medical, LLC
UPC
Catalog numbers:  CME305A & CME305B: lots 110112, Expiry 11/2015;0 42213, expiry 4/2016; 101013, expiry 10/2016; 121813, expiry 12/2016; 070214, expiry 7/2017; 020215, expiry 2/2018.  Catalog number: PME305AA, lots 070513, expiry 07/2016; 032114, expiry 3/2017, 030315, expiry 3/2018.

Units Affected

151 units