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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.

Reported: August 9, 2017 Initiated: June 27, 2017 #Z-2864-2017

Product Description

Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.

Reason for Recall

A Tomcat Instrument software anomaly that causes the pipettor arm to make physical contact with the mucous shelf which could potentially lead to incorrect patient results.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hologic, Inc
Units Affected
164 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide and countries: BE, CA, CH, ES, FR, GB, IE, IT, JP, LU, NL, SE, SK, and TR.
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.. Recalled by Hologic, Inc. Units affected: 164 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A Tomcat Instrument software anomaly that causes the pipettor arm to make physical contact with the mucous shelf which could potentially lead to incorrect patient results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 9, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2864-2017.