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FDA Device recall Z-0554-2025

Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL

On 2024-12-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL by Shimadzu Analytical And Measuring Instruments Div, citing there have been cases of failure of the main board due to condensation water occurring in the gap between thermal insulation material on the underside of the main base dropping on….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0554-2025
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2024-10-09
Published2024-12-04
Last updated2026-09-13 11:57 UTC
CompanyShimadzu Analytical And Measuring Instruments Div
DistributionUS

Product

Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL

Reason

There have been cases of failure of the main board due to condensation water occurring in the gap between thermal insulation material on the underside of the main base dropping onto the main board The symptoms and errors differ depending on the position where the water drops adhere. To date there have been examples of reports of inter-board communication errors, HOME POSITION error or SLIP error of XYZ drive units. The failure could result in delay of patient sample testing.

Identifiers

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Model/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers: SIL-40C XR CL/04540217420582/L2C316051002, L2C316051003, L2C316051004, L2C316051005, L2C31…Model/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers: SIL-40C XR CL/04540217420582/L2C316051002, L2C316051003, L2C316051004, L2C316051005, L2C316051006, L2C316051007, L2C316151012, L2C316151013, L2C316151014, L2C316151015. SIL-40C X3 CL/04540217420575/L2C305850001, L2C305950002, L2C306151025, L2C306051001, L2C306051002, L2C306051003, L2C306051004, L2C306051005, L2C306051007, L2C306051006, L2C306051008, L2C306051009, L2C306051010, L2C306051011, L2C306051012, L2C306051013, L2C306051014, L2C306051015, L2C306151017, L2C306151018, L2C306151022, L2C306151023, L2C306151024, L2C306151026, L2C306151028, L2C306151027, L2C306151029, L2C306151030, L2C306151031, L2C306151032, L2C306151033, L2C306151034, L2C306151035, L2C306151036, L2C306151037, L2C306151038, L2C306151040, L2C306151039. Firmware versions below 1.16.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0554-2025%22

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