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Health product recall

Dako Autostainer Link 48 with DakoLink (2014-07-01)

Starting date:
July 1, 2014
Posting date:
August 1, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-40797

Recalled Products

Dako Autostainer Link 48 with DakoLink

Reason

Software defect in the calibration routine of DakoLink 4.0, which may cause the auto stainer control software to use old calibration settings, where an instrument has, a preventative maintenance or waste pump replaced since installation of the DakoLink 4.0 software.

Affected products

Dako Autostainer Link 48 with DakoLink

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

AS480

Companies
Manufacturer
Dako North America, Inc.
6392 via Real
Carpinteria
93013
California
UNITED STATES