FDAClass IIAugust 7, 2013

Leica ASP6025 Vacuum Tissue Processor The Leica ASP6025 recall: Contamination

Leica ASP6025 Vacuum Tissue Processor The Leica ASP6025 is a modular tissue processor for the following laboratory applications: fixation…

Why was Leica ASP6025 Vacuum Tissue Processor The Leica ASP6025 recalled?

The Instruction for Use 1v9 Ref F and all previous versions specify incorrect dimensions for the Ready To Use (RTU) bottles from other suppliers than Leica. In case of a pressure failure of the device in combination with a bottle with incorrect dimensions, overflow can cause contamination of reagents. Additionally, the current instructions for use does not highlight the importance to check the filling levels of all reagent bottles (RTU and system bottles) prior to every process run. Without this important information, risk of tissue damage or loss is possible. Therefore the missing information will be distributed to all customers by a Field Service Notice.

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?

1) Model ASP6025 120V/50-60 Hz; Serial Numbers: 171, 200, 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254, 256, 258, 260, 262, 264, 266, 268, 270, 272, 274, 276, 278, 280, 282, 284, 286, 288, 290, 292, 294; 2) Model ASP6025 230V/50-60 Hz; Serial Numbers: 162, 163, 168, 169, 170, 183, 184, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 235, 237, 239, 241, 243, 245, 247, 249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259, 261, 263, 265, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275, 277, 279, 281, 283, 285, 287, 289, 291, 293, 295, 297, 299, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 315, 317, 319, 320, 321, 323, 325, 327, 328, 329, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339

Product
Leica ASP6025 Vacuum Tissue Processor The Leica ASP6025 is a modular tissue processor for the following laboratory applications: fixation…
Recalling firm
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Quantity
128 machines
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Philipines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Recall date
August 7, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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