FDA Medical devices recall ·

Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL recall

Recall number
Z-0554-2025
Date
(initiated October 9, 2024)
Company / brand
Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div.
1 Chome 1, Kyoto, Japan
Category
Medical devices › Class II
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Units affected
48
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL

Why was it recalled?

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 should you do?

FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.

Product codes & lot numbers

Model/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers: SIL-40C XR CL/04540217420582/L2C316051002, L2C316051003, L2C316051004, L2C316051005, L2C316051006, L2C316051007, L2C316151012, L2C316151013, L2C316151014, L2C316151015. SIL-40C X3 CL/04540217420575/L2C305850001, L2C305950002, L2C306151025, L2C306051001, L2C306051002, L2C306051003, L2C306051004, L2C306051005, L2C306051007, L2C306051006, L2C306051008, L2C306051009, L2C306051010, L2C306051011, L2C306051012, L2C306051013, L2C306051014, L2C306051015, L2C306151017, L2C306151018, L2C306151022, L2C306151023, L2C306151024, L2C306151026, L2C306151028, L2C306151027, L2C306151029, L2C306151030, L2C306151031, L2C306151032, L2C306151033, L2C306151034, L2C306151035, L2C306151036, L2C306151037, L2C306151038, L2C306151040, L2C306151039. Firmware versions below 1.16.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of DE, PA and the country of DE.

States: Delaware Pennsylvania

What does Class II mean?

Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-0554-2025. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.