Recall Z-1261-2015— Dako North America Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Dako North America Inc., initiated 2015-02-12, terminated 2016-02-11. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Autostainer Link 48 (AS480), Autostainer Plus Link Instrument (AS100), Autostainer (S3400), and Autostainer Plus (S3800). Automated slide stainer for in vitro diagnostic use.. Reason: A false negative result affecting the diagnosis may occur. A defect in the syringe assembly stopcock component may, in some circumstances, cause leakage of excess buffer onto slide location 34 on the AS480, or slide locations 35 and 36 on the AS100, S3400, and S3800. Affected dates are from 12/2013-08/2014..

Recalling firm
Dako North America Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-02-12
Terminated
2016-02-11
Firm location
Carpinteria, CA, United States

Product description

Autostainer Link 48 (AS480), Autostainer Plus Link Instrument (AS100), Autostainer (S3400), and Autostainer Plus (S3800). Automated slide stainer for in vitro diagnostic use.

Reason for recall

A false negative result affecting the diagnosis may occur. A defect in the syringe assembly stopcock component may, in some circumstances, cause leakage of excess buffer onto slide location 34 on the AS480, or slide locations 35 and 36 on the AS100, S3400, and S3800. Affected dates are from 12/2013-08/2014.

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