Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1850, Material Numbers: a) 14047131148, b) 1490185000...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0087-2025 — Class II — September 4, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0087-2025 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | September 4, 2024 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH |
| Location | Nussloch |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 322 units |
Product Description
Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1850, Material Numbers: a) 14047131148, b) 14901850001, c) 14901850001R0501, d) 1491850UVUL; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
Reason for Recall
As part of our post market surveillance, we recognized that some customers are using flammable freezing sprays within the cryostat chamber. All flammable freezing sprays can potentially ignite and therefore can cause serious injuries. The flammability is indicated on the labelling of these sprays. The cryostat labelling, however, did not include any specific warning about usage of flammable freezing sprays prior to 2019.
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution.
Lot / Code Information
a) Material Number 14047131148, UDI/DI 04049188064790, Serial Numbers: 598061998, 1874062001, 329111997, 370121997, 175081997, 517041998, 376021998, 702071998, 2935062002, 333041998, 693071998, 3524062003; b) Material Number 14901850001, UDI/DI 04049188003423, Serial Numbers: 1922112000, 2396082001, 2032122000, 1850092000, 3728, 1885, 3156102002, 3441032003, 1684082001, 3682102003, 3080102002, 4791, 1439, 3517062003, 1186071999, 5742, 3976022004, 217091997, 960021999, 2097022001, 4660052005, 3107, 2805, 3425032003, 1884092000, 729101998, 1407121999, 1678062000, 2870052002, 3346022003, 1716062000, 3222112002, 2144042001, 4211072004, 1542032000, 3069102002, 469021998, 4955032006, 5674052008, 2873052002, 915121998, 2812042002, 1742072000, 4720, 5508, 4947032006, 4137052004, 3318012003, 3357032003, 4548032005, 1110061999, 4722062005, 4721, 5507, 2925, 4129042004, 2628122001, 2509102001, 2136042001, 4118, 3508062003, 3421, 3400022003, 4180062004, 3496052003, 3321012003, 5307032007, 5620032008, 1336, 3322012003, 3980, 3276122002, 3306012003, 979021999, 2068022001, 1887092000, 3207, 1031031999, 2968072002, 2788032002, 4231072004, 794101998, 454051999, 5668, 4527022005, 952021999, 1663, 1387121999, 2172, 3760112003, 2936062002, 1076051999, 3558062003, 2939062002, 2906052002, 4264092004, 4471, 3333022003, 2363092001, 3876022004, 2586122001, 3435042003, 4252092004, 2903052002, 5064, 5755, 1856092000, 777101998, 5361, 5607, 2736022002, 2750022002, 917011999, 3689102003, 3197, 2260062001, 4049042004, 4925022006, 1843092000, 5315042007, 4167, 2911082002, 447031998, 2461102001, 3415, 3603082003, 904, 2145022001, 2028122000, 5660052008, 5052, 2861042002, 1321101999, 453, 3008, 3096102002, 2717022002, 3193112002, 3030082002, 961021999, 3202, 1153061999, 475031998, 2782, 5465, 5579, 3631092003, 5030062006, 3168102002, 3251122002, 5141092006, 3927, 2227052001, 757101998, 573051998, 5267, 2707, 3598, 220042001, 4833102005, 3024082002, 2890052002, 4593032005, 2335072001, 5108092006, 3488, 1878062001, 2757032002, 1063041999, 3679, 1310101999, 1561032000, 3647092003, 4466012005, 2798032002, 4159, 5095082006, 4589032005, 3068102002, 2632012002, 1315, 2215042001, 3869022004, 2425092001, 4160052004, 3354022003, 4774, 5001052006, 5740092008, 3445, 4898, 4954032006, 1164071999, 5355062007, 4976042006, 4728062005, 3407032003, 5727, 4588, 5280, 5659, 5814, 4639052005, 416011998, 3316, 3499052003, 1121061999, 5805112008, 2909062002, 5716072008, 4202, 4816, 4355102004, 2780032002, 4228, 2089022001, 1776082001, 2139, 5335, 4861112005, 608051998, 1753, 2735022002, 2599112001, 5393072007, 5813122008, 5531122007, 332111997, 3025, 4608032005; c) Material Number 14901850001R0501, UDI/DI 04049188003423, Serial Numbers: 4723; d) Material Number 1491850UVUL, UDI/DI 04049188002730, Serial Numbers: 216052005, 482, 765012007, 332, 1067, 1187012008, 1208, 417, 511072006, 1095102007, 1347, 1200, 970082007, 370, 895, 494062006, 454082006, 870052007, 1488, 672122006, 1149122007, 1059, 1345, 658122006, 1196012008, 301092005, 772012007, 708012007, 709012007, 655112006, 802022007, 868052007, 885, 698122006, 513072006, 378, 1453, 991082007, 201052005, 1076102007, 1389, 997, 610, 265082005, 671122006, 896, 1137, 429032006, 1317052008, 949, 987082007, 189, 646112006, 597, 1307042008, 1128112007, 792022007, 771, 576092006, 1272, 1259032008, 1524, 382, 1313052008, 1255032008, 1325, 1017, 1016, 1055102007, 702, 345112005, 1044102007, 1047102007, 1403, 526, 602102006, 455042006, 894, 1320052008
Other Recalls from LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1247-2025 | Class II | Brand Name: Leica Biosystems Cryostats Product... | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Z-0088-2025 | Class II | Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1900, ... | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Z-0085-2025 | Class II | Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1100, ... | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Z-0090-2025 | Class II | Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM3050 S... | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Z-0086-2025 | Class II | Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1510 S... | Sep 4, 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.