Roche recalls all Discovery Ultra Advanced Staining Systems (RUO) due to potential fluid leaks causing electrical shorts, heat, smoke, and fire. No remedy specified in official notice.
Potential for Fluid leaks within the instruments, creating an electrical short inside the power socket, which generates heat, smoke, and eventually burning and melting of the electrical cord connector and socket
Roche is recalling all Discovery Ultra Advanced Staining Systems (RUO) because fluid leaks inside the device can cause electrical shorts, leading to heat, smoke, and potential fire. This is a serious hazard for laboratory equipment that handles chemicals.
Fluid leaks inside the instrument can cause electrical shorts in the power socket. This leads to heat buildup, smoke, and eventually burning and melting of the electrical cord connector and socket, which could cause a fire.
Researchers and lab technicians using the Discovery Ultra Advanced Staining System (RUO) for research purposes are affected. Those handling the equipment in labs where chemical fluids are used are at highest risk.
The product is labeled as 'DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced Staining System (RUO-Research Use Only)' with material number 05987750001. All units are affected, so no specific model or purchase date is needed.
Immediately stop using the Discovery Ultra Advanced Staining System (RUO) as it poses a fire risk due to potential fluid leaks.
The official recall notice does not specify any remedy.
All units of the Discovery Ultra Advanced Staining System (RUO) with material number 05987750001 are affected.
No, the product is not safe to use as it can cause electrical fires due to potential fluid leaks.
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Subject: Recall Z-0086-2021 — Roche Roche Hello, I own a Roche that is covered by recall Z-0086-2021 from Roche. 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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