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Medical Devices/Diagnostic Equipment

Agilent Technologies: Dako CoverStainer Recalled for Risk of Breaking Plexiglass Door

Agency Publication Date: May 29, 2024
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Summary

Agilent Technologies is recalling 1,160 units of its Dako CoverStainer and Dako CoverStainer CPO automated slide processing systems. The recall was initiated because the front plexiglass door of these microscope slide stainers has the potential to break during use. This defect could lead to glass-related injuries for laboratory staff or anyone operating the machinery. If you use these models, you should contact Agilent Technologies immediately for further instructions and to ensure your device is safe for continued use.

Risk

The front plexiglass door of the slide stainer can shatter or break unexpectedly, potentially causing lacerations or other impact injuries to operators in the immediate vicinity.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have an affected Dako CoverStainer or Dako CoverStainer CPO system by checking the model or catalog numbers on the device nameplate: CS10030, CS10040, CS10026, or CS10026E.
  2. Verify the lot information; this recall applies to all lots of the specified models.
  3. Contact your healthcare provider or Agilent Technologies directly to report the presence of the device and to receive further technical instructions or information regarding a potential remedy.
  4. Call the FDA's medical device recall hotline at 1-888-463-6332 or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls for additional safety information.

Your Remedy Options

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Manufacturer contact and guidance

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Affected Products

Product: Dako CoverStainer
Model / REF:
CS10030
CS10040
CS10026
CS10026E
Lot Numbers:
All Lots
Product: Dako CoverStainer CPO
Model / REF:
CS10030
CS10040
CS10026
CS10026E
Lot Numbers:
All Lots

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94439
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Agilent Technologies
Sold By: Agilent Technologies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1160 devices
Distributed To: Alaska, California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee

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