FDA-Device2018-10-10Class II

Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA ST, Slide Stainer, Automated Product Usage: The intended use of this device is a stainer for laboratory applications and intended for the preparation of histological and cytological specimens.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Hazard

These devices have an incorrect specification against safety standard ISO61010-1. Should a single fault error occur, a mains wire can contact a metal plate which is accessible to the user. This could lead to mains power on the metal plate resulting in hazardous voltage to the user.

Sold states
Distributed nationwide to AZ, CA, CO, KS, MA, MH, MO, NJ, OH, WI. Distributed worldwide to CANADA, CHINA, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, JAPAN, SWITZERLAND
Affected count
67 units
Manufactured in
1700 Leider Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States
Products
Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA ST, Slide Stainer, Automated Product Usage: The intended use of this device is a stainer for laboratory applications and intended for the preparation of histological and cytological specimens.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0064-2019

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