ASP6025 120V/50-60 Hz 000000014049543268Recalls & reported problems
Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH · The ASP6025 Tissue Processor is a modular tissue processor for the following laboratory applications: • Fixation • Dehydration • Infiltration with intermedium • Paraffin infiltration of histological tissue specimens. The ASP6025 can be used as medical IVD product. The improved features of the ASP6025 are the combination of: • Reduced processing time • Easier reagent exchange • Monitoring the ethanol quality by density measurement as well as the • Ability to replace xylene, a substance that is hazardous (including to the health), with special process protocols. The instrument has been designed so that it is safe to use by the operator as well as for processing specimens. However, the prerequisite for this is that it is operated according to these Instructions for Use. · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04049188158826), received between Dec 16, 2022 and Dec 16, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 16, 2022Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ON 18 NOVEMBER 2022, A CUSTOMER REPORTED TO LEICA BIOSYSTEMS THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 THEY EXPERIENCED SUBOPTIMAL TISSUE PROCESSING ON THEIR LEICA ASP6025, TISSUE PROCESSOR. AS A RESULT, ABOUT 5 CASES WITH MULTIPLE TISSUE (GI BIOPSIES AND NEEDLE CORE BIOPSIES) WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 15995329 ↗
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- HistoCore PEARL 000000014049350667Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH · PROCESSOR, TISSUE, AUTOMATED4 reports
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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