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Ventana HE 600 System, automated slide preparer, for use in… recallZ-1374-2022 · Ventana Medical Systems Inc · initiated Jun 1, 2022

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Ventana Medical Systems Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

There is a potential for fluid leak inside the Ventana HE 600 instrument which could result in electrical short and fire

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

On June 6, 2022 Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (via Roche Diagnostics Corp.) issues an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification to affected consignees. Ventana Medical ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Notify all operators of this potential hazard and forward this UMDC as appropriate. If your facility has distributed the affected device to another site, please ensure this UMDC is provided to that site. 2. Do not leave the instrument unattended when the power is on. Turn off the power to the instrument when it is unattended per the instructions in this UMDC. 3. Do not place the system in stand-by mode overnight when unattended until further mitigation actions have been implemented. 4. If fire is detected, follow your local emergency guidelines. 5. If a leak, smoke, or odor is detected in your VENTANA HE 600 instrument, power off the instrument immediately and call the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-227-2155. 6. Complete the enclosed faxback form (TP-01573) and return it according to the instructions on the form. 7. File this Urgent Medical Device Correction (UMDC) for future reference. 8. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Events Reporting Program: Online at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm (form available to fax or mail), or call FDA 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1374-2022
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jun 1, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Jul 12, 2022
Recalling firm
Ventana Medical Systems Inc
Quantity
763 instruments
Product code
KPA
Distribution
US: AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IA IL IN KS KY MA MD MI MN MO MS MT NC NE NJ NY OH OK OR PA PR SC SD TN TX UT VA WA WI WV OUS: Canada, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vietnam

Product description

Ventana HE 600 System, automated slide preparer, for use in laboratories.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All Lots; UDI/DI: 04015630976010

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

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