CLASS III Device recall · Reported 23 Sep 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
The Leica ASP200S/ASP300S Tissue Processor recalled
Leica Microsystems is recalling The Leica ASP200S/ASP300S Tissue Processor, distributed in 32 states. The recall was initiated on 5 Aug 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2779-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71910
- Recalling firm
- Leica Microsystems, Buffalo Grove, IL
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Aug 2015
- FDA classified
- 17 Sep 2015
- Reported
- 23 Sep 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Sep 2015 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 23 Sep 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The Leica ASP200S/ASP300S Tissue Processor have an incorrect internal wiring to the remote alarm plug, which can cause the remote alarm to not function correctly in the case of an instrument failure.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
The Leica ASP200S/ASP300S Tissue Processor. Pathology and Hematology Departments. The Leica ASP200S/ASP300S Tissue Processor is an automated system used to process tissue specimens for examination through fixation, dehydration and infiltration.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US including U.S. including AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and District of Columbia. Internationall to AE, AT, AU , BD , BE, BF, BG,BR, CA, CL, CN, CO, CR, DE, DK, EC, EG, ES, ET, FI, FR, GB, HU, ID, IN, IT, JM, JP, KR, LK, MA, MT, MY, NL, NZ, PA, PE, PH, PL, PT, RO, RU, SA, SE, SG, TH, TR, TW, VN and ZA.
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMinnesotaMissouriMontana
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The Leica ASP200S/ASP300S Tissue Processor have an incorrect internal wiring to the remote alarm plug, which can cause the remote alarm to not function correctly in the case of an instrument failure.
Which lots are affected?
Product Code: Leica ASP200S/ASP300S with Serial Numbers: 5682; 5886; 5264; 5267; 5356; 5259; 5956; 5946; 5794; 5385; 5929; 5301; 5401; 5310; 5530; 5909; 5804; 5272; 5724; 5796; 5807; 5446; 5435; 5670; 5947; 5348; 5434; 5388; 5366; 6000; 6131; 5407; 6040; 5799; 5815; 5737; 5706; 5381; 5416; 5673; 5875; 5962; 6041; 6042; 5266; 5948; 5693; 6021; 5610; 5798; 5926; 5387; 5349; 5273; 6115; 5612; 5965; 5955; 5260; 5725; 5871; 5873; 5874; 5562; 6046; 5386; 5977 ;5889; 5398; 6062; 5609; 6015; 5734; 5403; 5289; 5426; 6149; 5663; 6045
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - US including U.S. including AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and District of Columbia. Internationall to AE, AT, AU , BD , BE, BF, BG,BR, CA, CL, CN, CO, CR, DE, DK, EC, EG, ES, ET, FI, FR, GB, HU, ID, IN, IT, JM, JP, KR, LK, MA, MT, MY, NL, NZ, PA, PE, PH, PL, PT, RO, RU, SA, SE, SG, TH, TR, TW, VN and ZA.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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