| | Class 2 Device Recall Auto Sampler |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | October 09, 2024 |
| Date Posted | November 26, 2024 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-0554-2025 |
| Recall Event ID |
95633 |
| Product Classification |
Apparatus, high pressure liquid chromatography - Product Code KIE
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| Product | Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL |
| Code Information |
Model/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers:
SIL-40C XR CL/04540217420582/L2C316051002, L2C316051003, L2C316051004, L2C316051005, L2C316051006, L2C316051007, L2C316151012, L2C316151013, L2C316151014, L2C316151015.
SIL-40C X3 CL/04540217420575/L2C305850001, L2C305950002, L2C306151025, L2C306051001, L2C306051002, L2C306051003, L2C306051004, L2C306051005, L2C306051007, L2C306051006, L2C306051008, L2C306051009, L2C306051010, L2C306051011, L2C306051012, L2C306051013, L2C306051014, L2C306051015, L2C306151017, L2C306151018, L2C306151022, L2C306151023, L2C306151024, L2C306151026, L2C306151028, L2C306151027, L2C306151029, L2C306151030, L2C306151031, L2C306151032, L2C306151033, L2C306151034, L2C306151035, L2C306151036, L2C306151037, L2C306151038, L2C306151040, L2C306151039.
Firmware versions below 1.16. |
| FEI Number |
3010607747
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div. 1 Chome 1 Nishinokyokuwabara-Cho; Nakagyo; Hon-Machi; Higashiyama Kyoto Japan
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | There have been cases of failure of the main board due to condensation water occurring in the gap between thermal insulation material on the underside of the main base dropping onto the main board The symptoms and errors differ depending on the position where the water drops adhere. To date there have been examples of reports of inter-board communication errors, HOME POSITION error or SLIP error of XYZ drive units. The failure could result in delay of patient sample testing. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
| Action | On 10/9/24, field safety notices were mailed to customers asking them to do the following:
Check the Serial Numbers, and if the instruments are affected by this issue, contact your regional office.
The corrective actions to be taken to affective products are
(1) Add a cover part to the main board.
(2) Update the SIL-40 firmware to Ver. 1.16 or above.
For questions, please call 800-477-1227 between the hours of 8:30-5:00 EST or visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 48 |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of DE, PA and the country of DE. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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