Recall Z-2529-2024— LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH, initiated 2024-05-10. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Leica HistoCore Arcadia H, REF: 14039354100 and 14039357258, Paraffin Embedding Station.. Reason: An issue with safe usage of the device was identified whereby toxic smoke and internal fire developed resulting from a problem associated with the sealing of the paraffin tank..

Recalling firm
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2024-05-10
Firm location
Nussloch, Germany

Product description

Leica HistoCore Arcadia H, REF: 14039354100 and 14039357258, Paraffin Embedding Station.

Reason for recall

An issue with safe usage of the device was identified whereby toxic smoke and internal fire developed resulting from a problem associated with the sealing of the paraffin tank.

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