FDAClass IIOctober 10, 2018

Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA ST recall

Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA ST, Slide Stainer, Automated Product Usage: The intended use of this device is a stainer for laboratory…

Why was Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA ST recalled?

These devices have an incorrect specification against safety standard ISO61010-1. Should a single fault error occur, a mains wire can contact a metal plate which is accessible to the user. This could lead to mains power on the metal plate resulting in hazardous voltage to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Serial Numbers: 70-78, 111-112, 120-175

Product
Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA ST, Slide Stainer, Automated Product Usage: The intended use of this device is a stainer for laboratory…
Recalling firm
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Quantity
67 units
Distribution
Distributed nationwide to AZ, CA, CO, KS, MA, MH, MO, NJ, OH, WI. Distributed worldwide to CANADA, CHINA, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, JAPAN, SWITZERLAND
Recall date
October 10, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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