Ventana Medical Systems recalls HE 600 histology instruments with model 06917259001 due to cleaning solution leaking into electrical wiring, risking burned components in lab settings.
The firm became aware of a cleaning solution leaking issue from the middle staining module of the Ventana HE 600 instrument, used for histologic section samples in anatomic pathology laboratory settings, which caused fluid to travel down to the electrical wiring connector of the Coverslipper solvent shield circuit board. This can cause an electrical short and result in burned components.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling HE 600 histology instruments that may leak cleaning solution into electrical wiring, potentially causing burned components. This affects labs using the system for tissue sample processing.
Leaking cleaning solution from the middle staining module can travel to the electrical wiring connector of the Coverslipper solvent shield circuit board. This may cause an electrical short, leading to burned components in the instrument.
Pathology lab staff and hospital personnel using Ventana HE 600 instruments for tissue sample processing. Those with the specific model number 06917259001 are most at risk.
Check for model number 06917259001 on the instrument. The product is used in anatomic pathology labs for tissue sample processing.
Inspect the middle staining module for signs of cleaning solution leakage.
Reach out to Ventana Medical Systems for further guidance on the recall.
No, this recall applies only to anatomic pathology laboratories and histology facilities in hospitals, clinics, or labs.
Contact Ventana Medical Systems for guidance on the recall steps.
Check for model number 06917259001 on the instrument, as this is the specific model recalled.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ventana to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2262-2020 — Ventana Ventana Hello, I own a Ventana that is covered by recall Z-2262-2020 from Ventana. 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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