Recall Z-0590-2024

Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH · initiated November 20, 2023

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Leica HistoCore PEGASUS (PROCESSOR, TISSUE, AUTOMATED)

Codes / lots: All devices with serial number: G0061-G0701

Reason for recall

There is an issue regarding poorly processed and/or damaged biopsy tissue specimens on the HistoCore PEGASUS / HistoCore PEGASUS Plus resulting from an incorrect assignment of the carryover value set for created or edited protocols.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Leica issued an URGENT Medical Device Recall notice to its consignees on 11/20/2023 via email. The notice explained the issue with the device and instructed the consignee to ensure the selection of the correct setting of the carryover value for al created or edited protocols and follow the instructions in the IFU.

Details

Recall number
Z-0590-2024
Initiated
November 20, 2023
Posted by FDA
December 20, 2023
Product code
IEO – Processor, Tissue, Automated
Quantity
98 devices
Distribution
US, Nationwide
Recalling firm
Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH, Nussloch

Official FDA recall record