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Richard-Allan Scientific Paraffin Type 3 For in vitro diagnostic use. Recalled by Richard-Allan Scientific Company Due to Multiple complaints were received from customers indicating that...

Date: February 16, 2016
Company: Richard-Allan Scientific Company
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 Richard-Allan Scientific Company directly.

Affected Products

Richard-Allan Scientific Paraffin Type 3 For in vitro diagnostic use. For use as an infiltration and embedding medium in histology. Thermo Scientific" Richard-Allan Scientific" Type 1, Type 3, Type 6, and Type 9 Paraffin is specifically designed for tissue processing and embedding of histological and cytological specimens. The product is a white solid at room temperature and a clear, colorless liquid when molten. The paraffin is highly quality controlled and can be used with both open and closed tissue processors. It is also compatible with all embedding centers and manual embedding techniques. The paraffin should be stored in a cool, dry place

Quantity: 29 cases (10 bags per case)

Why Was This Recalled?

Multiple complaints were received from customers indicating that they ordered product 8335(Type 3 Paraffin) but when they opened the box, they found product 8336 (Type 6 Paraffin) inside.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 12 states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MI, MN, NM, NY, OH, TX, UT

Affected (12 states)Not affected

About Richard-Allan Scientific Company

Richard-Allan Scientific Company has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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