Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL Recall
Issued December 4, 2024 · Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div.
In December 2024, Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div. recalled the Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL, a serious health recall reported by the FDA.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
There have been cases of failure of the main board due to condensation water occurring in the gap between thermal insulation material on the underside of the main base dropping onto the main board The symptoms and errors differ depending on the position where the water drops adhere. To date there have been examples of reports of inter-board communication errors, HOME POSITION error or SLIP error of XYZ drive units. The failure could result in delay of patient sample testing.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div. to arrange your voluntary. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Recall details
- Brand
- Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div.
- Category
- Health
- Recall date
- December 4, 2024
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of DE, PA and the country of DE.
- Recall number
- FDA-Z-0554-2025
- Made in
- Japan
- Issuing agency
- FDA
In context
- Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div. has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 3,576 Health recalls in our database.
- This is the 737th Health recall we've logged in 2024.