Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA ST Recalled by Leica Microsystems, Inc. Due to These devices have an incorrect specification against safety...

Date: June 13, 2018
Company: Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Leica Microsystems, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Leica Biosystems HistoCore SPECTRA ST, Slide Stainer, Automated Product Usage: The intended use of this device is a stainer for laboratory applications and intended for the preparation of histological and cytological specimens.

Quantity: 67 units

Why Was This Recalled?

These devices have an incorrect specification against safety standard ISO61010-1. Should a single fault error occur, a mains wire can contact a metal plate which is accessible to the user. This could lead to mains power on the metal plate resulting in hazardous voltage to the user.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Leica Microsystems, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report