FDAClass IIAugust 9, 2017

Tomcat Instrument recall: Software Issue

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

Why was Tomcat Instrument 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.

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?

TC00000050,TC00000058,TC00000059,TC00000060,TC00000061,TC00000062,TC00000063,TC00000064,TC00000065,TC00000067,TC00000068,TC00000069,TC00000070,TC00000071,TC00000072,TC00000073,TC00000074,TC00000075,TC00000076,TC00000077,TC00000078,TC00000079TC00000080,TC00000081,TC00000082,TC00000083,TC00000085,TC00000086,TC00000087,TC00000088,TC00000089,TC00000090,TC00000091,TC00000092,TC00000093,TC00000094,TC00000096,TC00000097,TC00000098,TC00000099,TC00000100,TC00000101,TC00000102,TC00000103,TC00000104,TC00000105,TC00000106,TC00000107,TC00000108,TC00000109TC00000110,TC00000111,TC00000112,TC00000113,TC00000114,TC00000115,TC00000116,TC00000117,TC00000118,TC00000119,TC00000120,TC00000121,TC00000123,TC00000124,TC00000125,TC00000126,TC00000127,TC00000128,TC00000129,TC00000130,TC00000131,TC00000132,TC00000133,TC00000134,TC00000136,TC00000137,TC00000138,TC00000139,TC00000140,TC00000141,TC00000142,TC00000143,TC00000144,TC00000145,TC00000146,TC00000147,TC00000148,TC00000149,TC00000150,TC00000151,TC00000152,TC00000153,TC00000154,TC00000155,TC00000156,TC00000157,TC00000158,TC00000159,TC00000160,TC00000161,TC00000162,TC00000163,TC00000164,TC00000165,TC00000166,TC00000167,TC00000168,TC00000170,TC00000171,TC00000172,TC00000173,TC00000174,TC00000175,TC00000177,TC00000178,TC00000179,TC00000181,TC00000182,TC00000183,TC00000184,TC00000185,TC00000187,TC00000188,TC00000189,TC00000190,TC00000191,TC00000192,TC00000193,TC00000195,TC00000197,TC00000198,TC00000199,TC00000200,TC00000201,TC00000202,TC00000203,TC00000204,TC00000206,TC00000207,TC00000208,TC00000209,TC00000210,TC00000211,TC00000212,TC00000213,TC00000214,TC00000215,TC00000227,TC00000236,TC00000242,TC00000249,TC00000254,TC00000263,TC00000264,TC00000266,TC00000270,TC00000273,TC00000274,TC00000280,TC00000283,TC00000284,TC00000285,TC00000289,TC00000291

Product
Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.
Recalling firm
Hologic, Inc
Quantity
164 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide and countries: BE, CA, CH, ES, FR, GB, IE, IT, JP, LU, NL, SE, SK, and TR.
Recall date
August 9, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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