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Autostainer Link 48 (AS480), Autostainer Plus Link Instrument (AS100), Autostainer (S3400), and Autostainer…

FDA recall event 70558 · Class II · Dako North America Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 70558
Recall numbers Z-1261-2015
Recalling firm Dako North America Inc.
Product type Devices
Products Autostainer Link 48 (AS480), Autostainer Plus Link Instrument (AS100), Autostainer (S3400), and Autostainer Plus (S3800). Automated slide stainer for in vitro diagnostic use.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall A false negative result affecting the diagnosis may occur. A defect in the syringe assembly stopcock component may, in some circumstances, cause leakage of excess buffer onto slide location 34 on the…
Initiation date Feb 12, 2015
Report date Mar 18, 2015
Termination date Feb 11, 2016
City Carpinteria
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 2022180

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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