Health product recall

Leica Cryostats

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Summary

Product
Leica Cryostats
Issue
Medical devices - Device compatibility
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.

Audience
Healthcare

Affected products

Affected products

Lot or serial number

Model or catalog number

Leica Cryostats

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

CM1950
CM1900
CM3050S
CM1850

Issue

On August 6, 2024, Leica Biosystems became aware, through post market surveillance, of a customer using flammable freezing spray within the cryostat chamber. The air/spray mixture in the chamber ignited, leading to an explosion causing slight burns to the arms and face of the technician. The scope of the recall has been expanded to include all devices produced prior to 2009/01/01.

Recall start date: August 29, 2024

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Pathology
Companies

Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH

Heidelberger Street 17-19, Nussloch, Germany, 69226

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-76011

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