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Leica Cryostats

2024-09-06

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Quick summary: Leica Cryostats. Date: 2024-09-06.

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Quick summary: Leica Cryostats. Date: 2024-09-06.

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BrandLeica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH
ProductLeica Cryostats
IssueMedical devices - Device compatibility
Recall classType II
IdentificationRA-76011

Affected products

ProductLeica Cryostats
LotMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
ModelCM1950 CM1900 CM3050S CM1850
Serial numberMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
DescriptionLeica Cryostats

Issue

On August 6, 2024, Leica Biosystems became aware, through post market surveillance, of a customer using flammable freezing spray within the cryostat chamber. The air/spray mixture in the chamber ignited, leading to an explosion causing slight burns to the arms and face of the technician. The scope of the recall has been expanded to include all devices produced prior to 2009/01/01. Recall start date: August 29, 2024

What you should do

  • Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Additional official information
AudienceHealthcare
CategoryHealth products - Medical devices - Pathology
CompaniesLeica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Heidelberger Street 17-19, Nussloch, Germany, 69226
Published byHealth Canada
Recall classType II
Alert / recall typeHealth product recall
Identification numberRA-76011
Background{}
CompaniesLeica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Heidelberger Street 17-19, Nussloch, Germany, 69226
AudiencesHealthcare
Source updated2024-09-06

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