Ventana Medical Systems

41 recalls Categories: Infusion Pumps, Other Medical Devices, Surgical Instruments, Diagnostic Equipment

Internal comparison studies revealed unacceptable, light staining. Light staining affects the borderline of positive versus negative test results. It can cause a reduction in both staining intensity and the percent positivity, which could potentially lead to a false-negative PD-L1 result.

Nov 18, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

The firm became aware of a cleaning solution leaking issue from the middle staining module of the Ventana HE 600 instrument, used for histologic section samples in anatomic pathology laboratory settings, which caused fluid to travel down to the electrical wiring connector of the Coverslipper solvent shield circuit board. This can cause an electrical short and result in burned components.

Oct 4, 2019 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

Ventana Medical System is initiating the recall of the BenchMark and DISCOVERY series instruments because there is a possibility that the heating element could separate from the underside of the heater cap and cause a non-staining or inconsistent staining event. Additionally, the system may not detect this anomaly and therefore it may not generate an error message for the slide position.

Jun 12, 2008 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Potential for a waste fluid overflow condition to accur while running decontamination cycles on the BenchMark ULTRA automated staining platform or the DISCOVERY ULTRA automated staining platform.The waste fluid drainage system may become restricted by build-up of debris in the tubing and in-line filter, thereby inhibiting optimal flow rates. This type of overflow event can lead to migration of flu

Sep 28, 2012 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Potiential for a waste fluid overflow condition to accur while running decontamination cycles on the BenchMark ULTRA automated staining platform or the DISCOVERY ULTRA automated staining platform. This type of overflow event can lead to migration of fluid across tubing and wiring within the instrument cabinet resulting in contact with electrical circuitry. This may create shorting conditions and u

Sep 28, 2012 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →