Medical Device Recall: Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1850, Material Numbers: a) 14047131148, b) 14901850001, c) 14901850001R0501, d) 1491850UVUL; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH · September 4, 2024
Reason for Recall
As part of our post market surveillance, we recognized that some customers are using flammable freezing sprays within the cryostat chamber. All flammable freezing sprays can potentially ignite and therefore can cause serious injuries. The flammability is indicated on the labelling of these sprays. The cryostat labelling, however, did not include any specific warning about usage of flammable freezing sprays prior to 2019.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
322 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-0087-2025
Status: ongoing
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