Medical device manufacturer, BD Diagnostics, has issued a field safety notice on all models of BD PrepStain™ vacuum pump (all Schuco© and KNF Neuberger models).
The manufacturer identified a potential safety hazard that the affected devices exhausts alcohol vapors during normal operation. This could cause a flammable atmosphere if the pump is kept in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet.
BD is instructing customers to remove the vacuum pump from any enclosed spaces that are not well ventilated. The local supplier has provided warning label sheets to users for attachment on the affected devices.
According to the local supplier, the affected products have been distributed in Hong Kong. If you are in possession of the product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.