Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

URO-3 Triple Stain (CD44 + p53) with CK20 Recalled by Biocare Medical, LLC Due to Mislabeling

Date: March 15, 2018
Company: Biocare Medical, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Biocare Medical, LLC directly.

Affected Products

URO-3 Triple Stain (CD44 + p53) with CK20, Catalog #: PM370TSAA, Package Type: Bag, which contains components: a) CD44 + p53, Catalog #: PM373DSAA, Package Type: Bottle, and b) CK20, Catalog #: PM062AA, Package Type: Bottle Product Usage: URO-3 Triple Stain (CD44 + p53) with CK20 is a cocktail of mouse monoclonal and rabbit monoclonal antibodies that is intended for laboratory use in the qualitative identification of CD44, p53 and CK20 proteins by immunohistochemistry (IHC) in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) human tissues, primarily for bladder cancer characterization. The clinical interpretation of any staining or its absence should be complemented by morphological studies using proper controls and should be evaluated within the context of the patient s clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist. The URO-3 Triple Stain is an adjunct immunohistochemistry test to assist a qualified pathologist in differentiating urothelial reactive atypia from CIS (carcinoma in situ) in suspected bladder lesions. The URO-3 staining pattern will be used as supporting data along with morphological and patient history context for the qualified pathologist to render a diagnosis.

Quantity: 11

Why Was This Recalled?

Immunohistochemistry device kits found to display incorrect staining pattern due to mislabeling of two components.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Biocare Medical, LLC

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report