FDA Recall Terminated

Hologic Panther(R) Fusion(TM), Catalog number ASY-09600 Product Usage: The Panther instrument is a fully automated sample-to-result instrument, eliminating the need for batch processing and automates all aspects of nucleic acid testing on a single, integrated platform. The Panther can be test samples with random access or batch managed; can perform multiple assays on the same patient sample with up to 4 different assays simultaneously.

Recall: Z-0595-2018 · Initiated January 20, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0595-2018
Event Number
79007
Firm
Hologic, Inc
FEI Number
2024800
Product Code
NSU
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 20, 2018
Terminated
July 28, 2022
Address
10210 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, CA, 92121-4362

Description

Hologic Panther(R) Fusion(TM), Catalog number ASY-09600 Product Usage: The Panther instrument is a fully automated sample-to-result instrument, eliminating the need for batch processing and automates all aspects of nucleic acid testing on a single, integrated platform. The Panther can be test samples with random access or batch managed; can perform multiple assays on the same patient sample with up to 4 different assays simultaneously.

Reason

The Panther or the Panther Fusion glass panel separates from the 19 inch touch screen monitor and could potentially fall and hit an operator.

Action

The firm sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated January 8, 2018 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed that a Hologic representative will contact your site to arrange a visit in order to provide an interim solution to secure the glass panel until a replacement monitor with the issue corrected can be installed. For questions contact Hologic Technical Support. at +1-888-484-4747 or +1-858-410-8511 or by e-mail at [email protected]

Distribution

Worldwide distribution

Quantity

103 units