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WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting recall: Software Issue

WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting and Streaking Instrument Catalog number: W086 WASP is a fully automated system used to process…

Why was WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting recalled?

The recall of the WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process) instrument was initiated because Copan Italia SpA has upgraded the software concerning the broth inoculation table feature. The upgrade has been considered necessary from the manufacturer in order to eliminate the very low risk of rotation of the broth table when the door is open.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Serial Numbers: W086-61-084/106/115/119/134/136; W086-050-179; W086-61-087/109/125/127/130/133; W086-050-144/151/153/157/170/171/181/184; W086-61-088/097/100/117; W086-050-177/178/183; W086-61-093; W086-050-143/155; W086-61-096; W086-050-164/169/159/175; W086-61-103/137/141/142; W08661-104/114118/128/138; W086050-182; W08661 111; W08661 113; W08661 124; W08661129/140; W086050150/152/154/185; W08661 139; W086050 147; W08661 110; W086050160/161/162; W086050 180; W086050 187.

Product
WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting and Streaking Instrument Catalog number: W086 WASP is a fully automated system used to process…
Recalling firm
Copan Italia
Quantity
63 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including Oregon and California., and the countries of France, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Romania, Finland, Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland, UK, Sweden and Japan
Recall date
September 11, 2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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