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FDA (Devices) recall action 95323

LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH recalled 6 products on 2024-10-23

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Products
6
Announced
2024-10-23
Critical
0
Units
578

Why these products were recalled

As part of our post market surveillance, we recognized that some customers are using flammable freezing sprays within the cryostat chamber. All flammable freezing sprays can potentially ignite and therefore can cause serious injuries. The flammability is indicated on the labelling of these sprays. The cryostat labelling, however, did not include any specific warning about usage of flammable freezing sprays prior to 2019.

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

1–6 of 6

  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-10-23

    Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model CM3050 S lacks warning label for flammable sprays

    Leica cryostat units lack a warning about flammable freezing sprays that can ignite in the chamber. The company discovered through post-market surveillance that users were applying these flammable sprays without being warned of the fire hazard.

    Product
    Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM3050 S, Material Numbers: a) 14047033518, b) 14903050S01, c) 14903050S02, d) 14903050S03; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-10-23

    Cryostat Model CM1950 Lacks Warning on Flammable Spray Use

    Leica Biosystems is recalling the Cryostat Model CM1950 due to missing warnings about using flammable freezing sprays in the device. Flammable sprays can ignite inside the chamber, potentially causing serious injuries.

    Product
    Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1950, Material Numbers: a) 14047742467, b) 1491950C1US, c) 1491950C2US, d) 1491950C3US; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-10-23

    Leica Biosystems Cryostat lacks warning for flammable freezing spray use

    Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model CM1510 S is recalled due to missing warning labels about flammable freezing sprays, which can ignite and cause serious injury. The device labeling lacked fire hazard warnings prior to 2019.

    Product
    Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1510 S, Material Numbers: a) 491510C002, b) 1491510C003; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-10-23

    Leica Cryostat Model CM1850 Lacks Fire-Risk Warning for Flammable Sprays

    Leica Biosystems is recalling Cryostat Model CM1850 (322 units, US nationwide) due to missing warnings about fire hazard from flammable freezing sprays. The device's labeling prior to 2019 did not warn users that flammable sprays used in the chamber can ignite and cause serious injuries.

    Product
    Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1850, Material Numbers: a) 14047131148, b) 14901850001, c) 14901850001R0501, d) 1491850UVUL; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-10-23

    Leica Cryostat Model CM1900 Lacks Warning on Flammable Sprays

    Leica Biosystems is recalling the Cryostat Model CM1900 because its labeling lacks a warning about using flammable freezing sprays in the chamber. The sprays can ignite, creating a serious fire and burn hazard.

    Product
    Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1900, Material Numbers: a) 14045227382, b) 14901900100, c) 14901900700, d) 1491900UVU2; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-10-23

    Leica Cryostat Model CM1100 Recalled for Fire Risk from Flammable Freezing Sprays

    Leica Biosystems recalls its Cryostat Model CM1100 due to inadequate warnings about using flammable freezing sprays, which can ignite and cause serious injuries. The device labeling lacked required safety warnings prior to 2019.

    Product
    Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1100, Material Number 14046931130, for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
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