Recall Z-0553-2025— Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div., initiated 2024-10-09. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Autosampler, Models: SIL-20ACXR CL, SIL-20ACHT CL, SIL-30AC CL. Reason: There have been cases of failure of the main board due to condensation water drained from the Peltier dehumidifier, leaked out from the tray, resulting in a short circuit. In the serious case, the main board and adjacent cables are partly charred. In the minor case, the Y motor and its surrounding die cast part become rusty. These failures could result in delay in patient sample testing..

Recalling firm
Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2024-10-09
Firm location
Kyoto, Japan

Product description

Autosampler, Models: SIL-20ACXR CL, SIL-20ACHT CL, SIL-30AC CL

Reason for recall

There have been cases of failure of the main board due to condensation water drained from the Peltier dehumidifier, leaked out from the tray, resulting in a short circuit. In the serious case, the main board and adjacent cables are partly charred. In the minor case, the Y motor and its surrounding die cast part become rusty. These failures could result in delay in patient sample testing.

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