medical Class II Updated 2024-12-04

Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div. recalls Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL

Recalled Product

Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL


Hazard / Issue

There have been cases of failure of the main board due to condensation water occurring in the gap between thermal insulation material on the underside of the main base dropping onto the main board The symptoms and errors differ depending on the position where the water drops adhere. To date there have been examples of reports of inter-board communication errors, HOME POSITION error or SLIP error of XYZ drive units. The failure could result in delay of patient sample testing.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Model/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers: SIL-40C XR CL/04540217420582/L2C316051002, L2C316051003, L2C316051004, L2C316051005, L2C316051006, L2C316051007, L2C316151012, L2C316151013, L2C316151014, L2C316151015. SIL-40C X3 CL/04540217420575/L2C305850001, L2C305950002, L2C306151025, L2C306051001, L2C306051002, L2C306051003, L2C306051004, L2C306051005, L2C306051007, L2C306051006, L2C306051008, L2C306051009, L2C306051010, L2C306051011, L2C306051012, L2C306051013, L2C306051014, L2C306051015, L2C306151017, L2C306151018, L2C306151022, L2C306151023, L2C306151024, L2C306151026, L2C306151028, L2C306151027, L2C306151029, L2C306151030, L2C306151031, L2C306151032, L2C306151033, L2C306151034, L2C306151035, L2C306151036, L2C306151037, L2C306151038, L2C306151040, L2C306151039. Firmware versions below 1.16.
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