Leica Microsystems, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1446-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

LPC Fine Mesh Cassette for the Leica LPC Printer. Part No: 14060546848; 14060546846; 14060546845; 14060546933; 14060546932; 14060546852; 14060546850; 14060546847. The intended use of this device is for storage of specimens/tissues during processing.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 4, 2013

Date Posted: June 12, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1446-2013

Event ID: 64968

Reason for Recall:

An LPC Fine Mesh Cassette failed to stay closed during processing operations.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 20,160 units

Code Information:

1) Part No.: 14060546848; Batch No.s: 8280-10309, 82801-0310; 2) Part No.: 14060546846; Batch No.s: 1034710114; 3) Part No.: 14060546845; Batch No.s: 1021420914; 4) Part No.: 14060546933; Batch No.s: 82801-0217; 5) Part No.: 14060546932; Batch No.s: 1030730112, 1101110204; 6) Part No.: 14060546852; Batch No.s: 1101910322; 7) Part No.: 14060546850; Batch No.s: 1034710204, 1034710328, 1113910803; 8) Part No.: 14060546847; Batch No.s: 913920827

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to states of AZ and KY; and the country of New Zealand.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated