Agilent's Dako CoverStainer models CS10030, CS10: potential injury from broken front plexiglass door. Stop using immediately if you own these lab equipment models.
There is the potential for the front plexiglass door of the automated slide processing system to break causing potential injury.
Agilent's Dako CoverStainer models CS10030 and CS10040 may have a front plexiglass door that breaks, causing injury. This recall affects lab users who own these specific microscope slide stainer models.
The front plexiglass door could break during normal use, potentially causing injury from sharp edges or flying debris. This risk is specific to the automated slide processing system design.
Lab users who own Dako CoverStainer models CS10030, CS10040, or CS10026/CS10026E are most at risk. These devices are used for processing microscope slides in medical labs.
Check if your Dako CoverStainer has model numbers CS10030, CS10040, CS10026, or CS10026E. These models were sold as microscope slide stainers for medical labs.
Discontinue use of the Dako CoverStainer if you own any of the recalled models.
The recall record does not mention any remedy or fix for this issue.
The affected models are Dako CoverStainer CS10030, CS10040, CS10026, and CS10026E.
Check the model number on your Dako CoverStainer; affected models are CS10030, CS10040, CS10026, or CS10026E.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dako to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1919-2024 — Dako Dako Hello, I own a Dako that is covered by recall Z-1919-2024 from Dako. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
