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BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining System (IVD)- Material Number: 05342716001

Reported: October 14, 2020 Initiated: August 31, 2020 #Z-0085-2021

Product Description

BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining System (IVD)- Material Number: 05342716001

Reason for Recall

Potential for Fluid leaks within the instruments, creating an electrical short inside the power socket, which generates heat, smoke, and eventually burning and melting of the electrical cord connector and socket

Details

Units Affected
2623 (US); 3735 (ex-US)
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herz., Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Martinque, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, S. Africa, S. Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Vietnam
Location
Indianapolis, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining System (IVD)- Material Number: 05342716001. Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. Units affected: 2623 (US); 3735 (ex-US).
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for Fluid leaks within the instruments, creating an electrical short inside the power socket, which generates heat, smoke, and eventually burning and melting of the electrical cord connector and socket
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 14, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0085-2021.