diff --git a/core/utils/samples.py b/core/utils/samples.py
index 8a3bc6ba..3c62b400 100644
--- a/core/utils/samples.py
+++ b/core/utils/samples.py
@@ -758,7 +758,6 @@ def search_samples(sample_name, lab_name, sample_state, s_date, user):
         )
         sample_objs = sample_objs.filter(pk__in=state_ids)
     if s_date != "":
-        import pdb; pdb.set_trace()
         sample_objs = sample_objs.filter(sequencing_date=s_date)
     if len(sample_objs) == 1:
         sample_list.append(sample_objs[0].get_sample_id())