Ventana Medical Systems recalls BenchMark Ultra and Discovery Ultra instruments with serial numbers <= 322030 due to potential fluid leaks causing electrical shorts and fire risks.
Potential for Fluid Leak inside a staining system that could cause an electrical short circuit of the General Purpose Input/ Output Board's J1 Connector that could result in smoke and fire.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling BenchMark Ultra and Discovery Ultra instruments with serial numbers up to 322:030 because fluid leaks inside the staining system could cause electrical shorts, smoke, and fire. This affects medical devices used in labs that handle tissue samples.
Fluid leaks inside the staining system can cause electrical shorts in the instrument's J1 connector. This may lead to smoke and fire, especially if the device is used in environments where heat or moisture is present.
Lab technicians and medical professionals who use these instruments for tissue staining are most at risk. The recall applies to specific serial numbers of the BenchMark Ultra and Discovery Ultra models.
Check the serial number on the instrument. The recalled units have serial numbers less than or equal to 322030. These instruments are used in medical labs for tissue staining.
Identify the serial number on the instrument to confirm if it is less than or equal to 322030.
The recall applies to instruments with serial numbers less than or equal to 322030.
Fluid leaks inside the staining system could cause electrical shorts, smoke, and fire.
No immediate stop is required, but you should check the serial number and take action if it falls within the recalled range.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ventana Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0894-2022 — Ventana Medical Systems Ventana Medical Systems Hello, I own a Ventana Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0894-2022 from Ventana Medical Systems. 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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