Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24340 |
| Brand Name: | CBS HS Cryopreservation Straws |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Leica CM1100; Leica CM1510 S; Leica CM1520; Leica CM1850; Leica CM1850UV; Leica CM1860/UV; Leica CM1950; Leica CM3050 S. |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Bio-Strategy Ltd 22a William Pickering Drive North Harbour Albany Auckland 0751 |
| Contact Information: | 09 969 9150 |
| Manufacturer: | Cryo Bio Systems - IMV Division |
| Issue: | The manufacturer recognized that some customers are using flammable freezing sprays within the cryostat chamber. Such flammable freezing sprays can potentially ignite and can cause serious injuries. The current labelling does not include any specific warning about usage of flammable freezing sprays. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/4/2019 |
