Recall Z-1815-2013 ยท IEO Processor, Tissue, Automated
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Leica ASP6025 Vacuum Tissue Processor The Leica ASP6025 is a modular tissue processor for the following laboratory applications: fixation, dehydration, infiltration with intermedium, and the paraffin infiltration of histological tissue specimens.
| Date | Jul 29, 2013 (initiated Nov 13, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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 informatio |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Leica Biosystems sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated December 12, 2012, to all affected customers. The notification included a description of the problem and a recommendation that the personnel who use the equipment only use Leica Ready To Use (RTU) bottles that are already supplied as a standard delivery item with the ASP6025 machine. The personnel are further reminded that reagent bottle levels need to be checked and corrected when necessary. Customers with questions or questions regarding this recall call 847-405-5413. |
| 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. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.