Benchmark ULTRA Automated Immunostaining System (2020-09-10)

Starting date:

September 10, 2020

Posting date:

September 25, 2020

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-73999

Last updated:
2020-09-25

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products

Benchmark ULTRA Automated Immunostaining System

Reason

Fluid leaks within BenchMark ULTRA instruments that created an electrical short inside the power socket, which over time generated heat, smoke, and eventually burning and melting of the electrical cord connector and socket.

Affected products