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Leica HistoCore PEGASUS Tissue Processor, REF 14048858005 recallZ-1947-2024 · Leica Biosystems Nussloch GMBH · initiated Apr 10, 2024

Open, Classified

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  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 Leica Biosystems Nussloch GMBH 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

Poorly processed and/or damaged biopsy tissue specimens on the device resulting from reagent levels exceeding the maximum fill level marks on reagent bottles or in the paraffin tanks.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

The recalling firm issued letters to the Canadian consignees on 4/10/2024 via email and to the U.S. consignees on 4/18/2024 via email. The letter explained the reason for recall, the impact of the issue, and advice on immediate actions to be taken. The actions were: (1) Check reagent status in reagent bottles and paraffin status in paraffin bath. In case of any signs of contamination (such as muddiness, turbidity, or liquid separation) are observed, you should stop using the instrument for tissue processing and call for service. When no cross-contamination is observed, continue with the following: (a) In order to ensure defined condition, please check reagent/paraffin level. If they are over the maximum level mark, you should pour out the excess reagent/paraffin, and empty the condensation bottle; (b) To secure further processing, reagent and wax bath levels shall be always checked in terms of not exceeding maximum fill level. As long as maximum fill level is between the minimum and maximum level, your instrument is fine, and you can continue processing. (2) Before running the protocol, inspect the reagent level in reagent bottles and paraffin level in paraffin baths. Make sure that all processing reagents and paraffin level is between the Min and Max. and regularly empty the condensation bottle (weekly). (Refer to IFU 2.2.3 Operating the instrument; 9.3 Cleaning and maintenance schedule). (3) The reagent bottle and paraffin bath should be filled between the Min and Max line as indicated in the Instructions for Use. (Reagent level: Refer to IFU 4.4 Basic instrument/hardware 4.4.1 Retorts). (4) Formalin should be dripped out from the basket before adding it into the retort to avoid large carryover volume of formalin into the reagent bottle. (5) Please check if the current carrier material has large volume of carryover. If yes, please change to an appropriate carrier material. (6) Please do not clean the Mold or metal lid in the retort during the cleaning p

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1947-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Apr 10, 2024
Posted by the FDA
Jun 4, 2024
Recalling firm
Leica Biosystems Nussloch GMBH
Quantity
141 devices
Product code
IEO
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. There was also government distribution but no military distribution. The country of Canada.

Product description

Leica HistoCore PEGASUS Tissue Processor, REF 14048858005.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All devices with serial numbers: G0061 - G0154, G0156 - G0530, G0532 - G0779, G0781, G0782; UDI-DI 04049188216397.

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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