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Brand Name: Dako CoverStainer, Dako CoverStainer CPO Product Name: CoverStainer, CoverStainer CPO Model/Catalog Number: CS10030, CS10040, CS10026, CS10026E Software Version: N/A Product Description: Microscope Slide Stainer IVD Component: N/A

FDA Recall Z-1919-2024 · Posted 2024-05-29

Recalling FirmAgilent Technologies
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKPA
Date Initiated2024-04-02
Product Quantity1160 devices

Reason for Recall

There is the potential for the front plexiglass door of the automated slide processing system to break causing potential injury.

Firm Action

On April 15, 2024, Agilent Technologies, issued a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification to affected consignees. Agilent asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Monitor your device and contact the service organization in case you discover a problem with the plexiglass on the lower front door. - In case the plexiglass of the lower front door is broken, immediately cease operation of the instrument - Do not remove the lower front door assembly, and do not run the instrument without the cover2.Confirm that you have received this information by signing and returning enclosed acknowledgement form Agilent Agilent is currently improving the design of the assembly to correct the issue. When the new design becomes available, the Agilent Service Organization will contact you and update your device at the next service visit. Please document the information on the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and send to Agilent s Field Action Team at [email protected]. In case of any question, please contact your local sales representative or Agilent service organization. We kindly ask you to inform those who need to be aware of this notification within your organization or any other organization to which the affected product(s) have been transferred. Please ensure that your organization maintains awareness of this notice. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, TN, MI, MD, MA, OR, AK, MO, NC, NH, GA, RI and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherland, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The United Kingdom, Algeria, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Cyrpus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, India, Iraq, Ireland, Isreal, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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