FDA Device

PT Link Waterbath, Model#PT100. Lab Vision PT Module Plus provides an automated standarized alternative to labor intensive and time consuming dewaxing and epitote retrieval procedures.

Hazard

Dako is recalling the PT Link Waterbath because of a possible electrical hazard. Specifically, if the heater pad under the reagent tank becomes wet, it may present an electrical shock hazard when the lid is open.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The firm, Dako, sent a "DAKO PT LINK ADVISORY NOTICE" dated May 1, 2008 to customers who purchased the PT Waterbath along with a customer acknowledgement document informing the users of the potential electrical hazard. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the attached Safety Instructions; place the enclosed warning labels directly on the instrument as shown in the attached instructions and adhere to the warning labels as described. Customers with questions were instructed to call Dako Products' Technical Support at (800) 424-0021.

Products

PT Link Waterbath, Model#PT100. Lab Vision PT Module Plus provides an automated standarized alternative to labor intensive and time consuming dewaxing and epitote retrieval procedures.
Brand
Dako North America Inc.
UPC
Catalog #: PT-Module

Units Affected

136 units