| Date Posted |
December 19, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0563-2013 |
| Product |
CoverStainer Slide Rack
The CoverStainer Slide Rack is an accessory to the CoverStainer instrument. The purpose is to hold microscopic slides, during transfer through the staining process. The rack can hold up to 10 slides at a time, and is necessary for optimal CoverStainer instrument performance. |
| Code Information |
The racks affected by this recall were distributed with the following CoverStainer instrument serial numbers in the U.S.:
CS 100-10031
CS 100-10033
CS 100-10035
CS 100-10054
CS 100-10080
CS 100-10081
CS 100-10082
CS 100-10083
CS 100-10093
CS 100-10094
CS 100-10106
CS 100-10107
CS 100-10110
CS 100-10113
CS 100-10117
CS 100-10123
CS 100-10124
CS 100-10125
CS 100-10133
CS 100-10135
CS 100-10148
CS 100-10149
CS 100-10150
CS 100-10152
CS 100-10159
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Dako Denmark A/S Produktionsvej 42 Glostrup |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Goran Mattson 452199589
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Reason for Recall |
The expected life time of the CoverStainer slide racks (CS 10330) does not meet established performance requirements, originating from variations in the manufacturing process.
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| Action |
Dako sent a Voluntary Product Recall Notification dated November 13, 2012, to all affected customers. This voluntary recall notification was initiated because the expected life time of the CoverStainer slide racks (CS 10330) does not meet established performance requirements, originating from variations in the manufacturing process. The result can be that slides are falling out of the rack during the staining process. While this has been observed at only a few customer sites, the corrective action includes all CoverStainer installations. Customers were notified that Dako would correct the rack situation by using a new manufacturer and has imroved the rack design.
Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local Dako representative.
For questions regarding this recall call 805-566-3036. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
25 Units US (50-100 racks per unit) 106 total |
| Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the following countries:
Australia
France
Rep. of Korea
Belgium
Germany
Russia
Brazil
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Canada
Italy
Spain
Chile
Japan
Sweden
China
Mexico
Taiwan
Denmark
Netherlands
Turkey
Ecuador
Norway
UK
Finland
Poland |
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