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Slideprep Plus Cytology Centrifuge (2013-06-10)
- Starting date:
- June 10, 2013
- Posting date:
- March 18, 2014
- 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-38247
Recalled Products
Slideprep Plus Cytology Centrifuge
Reason
The centrifuge has potential of starting up unexpectedly when encountering an electrostatic discharge. The rotor may begin to spin when the bowl or spindle receives a shock of static electricity of approx 1.8 KV, which can happen in the typical user environment.
Affected products
Slideprep Plus Cytology Centrifuge
Lot or serial number
Not applicable
Model or catalog number
100-400
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Separation Technology Inc.
582 Monroe Road, Suite 1424,
Sanford
32771
Florida
UNITED STATES