Leica recalls HistoCore SPECT: Improper electrical shielding due to wrong fiberglass hose position may cause shock. Affected units have serial number 102.
Product was assembled with an isolating fiberglass hose within the oven in the wrong position. This results in improper shielding from potential electrical shock.
Leica is recalling its HistoCore SPECTRA CV Coverslipper due to improper electrical shielding that could cause shock. This affects lab equipment used in medical tissue analysis.
The coverslipper was assembled with a fiberglass hose in the wrong position, which fails to shield against electrical shock. This could lead to shock if the device is used improperly.
Lab technicians and medical professionals using this coverslipper for tissue samples. Those with the serial number 102 are most at risk.
Check for the serial number 102 on the coverslipper. This model is used in medical labs for preparing tissue samples for microscopic analysis.
Look for the serial number 102 on the coverslipper to confirm if it is affected.
The coverslipper was assembled with a fiberglass hose in the wrong position, which results in improper electrical shielding and could cause shock.
Check for the serial number 102. If you have it, contact Leica for further instructions.
The recall states improper shielding could cause shock, but the remedy is not specified, so the risk level is not clear.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Leica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0019-2019 — Leica Leica Hello, I own a Leica that is covered by recall Z-0019-2019 from Leica. 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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