Drug recall

Leica HistoCore Arcadia H, REF: 14039354100 and 14039357258, Paraffin Embedding Station.

FDA recall event 94776 · Class II · LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH

Key facts

Event ID 94776
Recall numbers Z-2529-2024
Recalling firm LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
Product type Devices
Products Leica HistoCore Arcadia H, REF: 14039354100 and 14039357258, Paraffin Embedding Station.
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall An issue with safe usage of the device was identified whereby toxic smoke and internal fire developed resulting from a problem associated with the sealing of the paraffin tank.
Initiation date May 10, 2024
Report date Aug 14, 2024
City Nussloch
Country Germany
FEI number 3002179321

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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