CoverStainer Slide Rack The CoverStainer Slide Rack is an accessory to the CoverStainer instrument. The purpose is to hold microscopic slides, during transfer through the staining process. The rack can hold up to 10 slides at a time, and is necessary for optimal CoverStainer instrument performance.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: The racks affected by this recall were distributed with the following CoverStainer instrument serial numbers in the U.S.: CS 100-10031 CS 100-10033 CS 100-10035 CS 100-10054 CS 100-10080 CS 100-10081 CS 100-10082 CS 100-10083 CS 100-10093 CS 100-10094 CS 100-10106 CS 100-10107 CS 100-10110 CS 100-10113 CS 100-10117 CS 100-10123 CS 100-10124 CS 100-10125 CS 100-10133 CS 100-10135 CS 100-10148 CS 100-10149 CS 100-10150 CS 100-10152 CS 100-10159
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Dako Denmark A/S
- Reason for Recall:
- The expected life time of the CoverStainer slide racks (CS 10330) does not meet established performance requirements, originating from variations in the manufacturing process.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
CoverStainer Slide Rack The CoverStainer Slide Rack is an accessory to the CoverStainer instrument. The purpose is to hold microscopic slides, during transfer through the staining process. The rack can hold up to 10 slides at a time, and is necessary for optimal CoverStainer instrument performance.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
The racks affected by this recall were distributed with the following CoverStainer instrument serial numbers in the U.S.: CS 100-10031 CS 100-10033 CS 100-10035 CS 100-10054 CS 100-10080 CS 100-10081 CS 100-10082 CS 100-10083 CS 100-10093 CS 100-10094 CS 100-10106 CS 100-10107 CS 100-10110 CS 100-10113 CS 100-10117 CS 100-10123 CS 100-10124 CS 100-10125 CS 100-10133 CS 100-10135 CS 100-10148 CS 100-10149 CS 100-10150 CS 100-10152 CS 100-10159
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0563-2013
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