FDA Device recall Z-0019-2019
Leica HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper, used in preparation of histological and cytological tissue samples for microscopic analysis for me…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-10-10
On 2018-10-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Leica HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper, used in preparation of histological and cytological tissue samples for microscopic analysis for me… by Leica Microsystems, citing product was assembled with an isolating fiberglass hose within the oven in the wrong position. This results in improper shielding from potential electrical shock.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0019-2019 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-09-04 |
| Published | 2018-10-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Leica Microsystems |
| Distribution | MO |
Product
Leica HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper, used in preparation of histological and cytological tissue samples for microscopic analysis for medical diagnostics.
Reason
Product was assembled with an isolating fiberglass hose within the oven in the wrong position. This results in improper shielding from potential electrical shock.
Identifiers
| code_info | Serial Number 102 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0019-2019%22
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