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Health product recall

Coverstainer Slide Rack

Starting date:
November 26, 2012
Posting date:
January 7, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-16625

Recalled Products

A. Coverstainer Slide Rack

Reason

The expected life time of the Coverstainer slide racks does not meet established performance requirements, originating from variations into the manufacturing process. The result can be that slides are falling out of the rack during the staining process.

Affected products

A. Coverstainer Slide Rack

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number

CS100

Companies
Manufacturer
Dako Denmark A/S