Leica HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper Recalled for Electrical Shock Risk
Leica Microsystems is recalling one HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper unit in Missouri due to a misplaced hose that creates an electrical shock hazard.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Leica Microsystems, Inc. is recalling one unit of the Leica HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper, a device used to prepare histological and cytological tissue samples for microscopic analysis in medical diagnostics. The recall is limited to a unit with Serial Number 102 that was distributed in the state of Missouri.
The recall was initiated because the product was assembled with an isolating fiberglass hose within the oven in the wrong position. This assembly error results in improper shielding, creating a potential risk of electrical shock.
Users of the affected device should contact Leica Microsystems, Inc. for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The source text does not specify a date for the recall or report any injuries.
The recalled product
- Product
- Leica HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper, used in preparation of histological and cytological tissue samples for microscopic analysis for medical diagnostics.
- Manufacturer
- Leica Microsystems, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Serial Number 102
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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