Stainer, Tissue, Automated

Xmatrx FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) Automated Staining System; Model Number/Catalog Number: AS4010B;

Under certain conditions, product system failure has the potential to cause operator injury due to splash of Hemo-De solution.

VP 2000 Processor; an automated tissue stainer

Thermal runaway conditions, in that the target temperature was exceeded and the temperature display could not track the actual temperature within the heated slide basins of the VP 2000 Slide Processor.

Xmatrx FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) Automated Staining System, Catalog number AS4010B

Bulk reagent dispensing mechanism may break resulting in reagent spill and possible exposure to chemicals.

Symphony Staining System (High Volume Stainer), KPA, Model Number 2200000, Ventana Medical Systems Inc

Fluid Leaks-The T fitting located in the Symphony Clear system of the Symphony High Volume Slide Stainer needs to be larger to securely hold the tubing in place to eliminate any possible fluid leak due to the tubing movement.

Ventana Medical System's Symphony Staining System, KPA, Model #: 2200000, Catalog #: 900-SYM1 & 900-SYM3, Ventana Medical Systems, Tucson, AZ

Shock hazard: Devices released prior to full testing; the configuration of the Symphony instrument during Hi pot testing procedures did not completely evaluate all components in the test loop. In specific circumstances, a shock hazard exists.