| Class 2 Device Recall Peloris II Rapid Tissue Processor | |
Date Initiated by Firm | April 11, 2011 |
Date Posted | June 20, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 20, 2011 |
Recall Number | Z-2597-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
58502 |
Product Classification |
Automated tissue processor. - Product Code IEO
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Product | Peloris II Rapid Tissue Processor; Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty Ltd, Mount Waverly, 3149 VIC, Australia; catalog number 26.0005.
This tissue processor prepares tissue samples for sectioning by transforming fixed samples into wax embedded samples. This is achieved by exposing the tissue samples to a sequence of reagents in the processing retorts. |
Code Information |
catalog number 26.0005, serial numbers 0265050B, 0265051B, 0265053B, 0265054B, 0265055B, 0265056B, 0265057B, 0265058B, 0265059B, 0265060B, 0265061B, 0265063B, 0265064B, 0265067B, 0265068B, 0265071B and 0265072B. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Leica Microsystems, Inc. 2345 Waukegan Rd Bannockburn IL 60015-1515
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For Additional Information Contact | 800-248-0123 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The processor potentially has a faulty impellor which could lead to reagent carry-over from one processing step to another, |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action | Leica Microsystems sent a MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated April 11, 2011, to the affected customers via first class mail. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
The Customers were instructed to discontinue use of the device until their local Leica Microsystems representative contact them to arrange the replacement of the faulty impellor.
The accounts were asked to complete the attached Acknowledgement Form, listing the serial numbers of the units at their facility and fax it back to Leica at 1-847-607-3147.
Additional questions should be addressed to the firm's office of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. |
Quantity in Commerce | 22 units |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Canada, Germany Japan, Portugal and United Kingdom. |
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 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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