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MalfunctionIDW

HISTOCORE ARCADIA H

Received Mar 21, 2024 · Event occurred Feb 21, 2024

Report 8010478-2024-00007 · MDR key 18948764

Device

Generic name

Histocore Arcadia H

Catalog number

14039354103

Product problems

  • Fire
  • Fire

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON 21. FEBRUARY 2024, LEICA BIOSYSTEMS WAS CONTACTED BY THE CUSTOMER AND PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: THE INSTRUMENT CAUGHT FIRE DURING USE. DURING THE INITIAL CONTACT WITH THE CUSTOMER LEICA BIOSYSTEMS WAS INFORMED THAT NO TISSUE HAD BEEN NEGATIVELY AFFECTED BY THIS INCIDENT AND THAT NEITHER THE CUSTOMER NOR A THIRD PARTY WERE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THIS EVENT.