FDA recall record

Leica Biosystems Cryostats CM1950 recall — FDA Z-1247-2025

Firm became aware of software issues related to most recent firmware update which could result in loss of patient tissue.

Class IIclassification
Z-1247-2025official record ID
Mar 5, 2025report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1247-2025
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmLEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
Report dateMar 5, 2025
Recall initiation dateJan 30, 2025
Quantity2
LocationNussloch, N/A, Germany

Official product description

Brand Name: Leica Biosystems Cryostats Product Name: CM1950 Model/Catalog Number: 1491950C4US Software Version: firmware V3.01

Why the product was recalled

Firm became aware of software issues related to most recent firmware update which could result in loss of patient tissue.

Distribution information

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Idaho and Ohio. The countries of France, Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, Spain, UK, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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