Tissue-Tek AutoSection Automated Microtome (2018-07-11)

Starting date:

July 11, 2018

Posting date:

August 24, 2018

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-67580

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

Tissue-Tek AutoSection Automated Microtome

Reason

A software bug was discovered in software version 5.89, affecting the emergency stop button not performing as intended. If the Emergency Stop button (ESTOP) is pressed while the microtome is actively cutting, the microtome stops and the chuck homes itself, then resumes cutting. The safety lights flash from red to white to warn users that the chuck is about to move to prevent an accident.

This software bug has been corrected by canceling all cutting actions and placing the microtome in a safe and ready to use position. The latest version of software 5.90a has been released and is ready for installation on your autosection automated microtome now.

Affected products