FDAClass IIAugust 14, 2013

Ventana recall: Contamination

VENTANA (a member of the Roche Group) DISCOVERY ULTRA; REF/MU 750-601; Research Use Only Product Usage: Research Use Only-The DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced…

Why was Ventana recalled?

Potential for a waste fluid overflow condition to accur while running decontamination cycles on the BenchMark ULTRA automated staining platform or the DISCOVERY ULTRA automated staining platform.The waste fluid drainage system may become restricted by build-up of debris in the tubing and in-line filter, thereby inhibiting optimal flow rates. This type of overflow event can lead to migration of flu

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?

Cat#750-601; PN 05987750001; Serial #'s: 310646, 311573, 310477, 311725, 311042, 311623, 312032, 312159, 310615, 310837, 311862, 311043 311572, 311766, 310526, 311011, 311185, 311723, 312082, 310635, 311574, 312084, 310636, 310835, 311179, 310493, 311183, 311769, 311930, 311962, 311963, 310437, 311965, 310997, 311726, 311620, 311512, 311526, 312083, 310468, 310759 (All serial numbers in the market).

Product
VENTANA (a member of the Roche Group) DISCOVERY ULTRA; REF/MU 750-601; Research Use Only Product Usage: Research Use Only-The DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced…
Recalling firm
Ventana Medical Systems Inc
Quantity
54 instruments
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and country of: Germany.
Recall date
August 14, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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