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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Numbers: 2090002307, 2090002308, 2090002309, 2090002310, 2090002311, 2090002312, 2090002339, 2090002340, 2090002341, 2090002342, 2090002343, 2090002344, 2090002345, 2090002346, 2090002347, 2090002348, 2090002349, 2090002350, 2090002351, 2090002352, 2090002353, 2090002359, 2090002360, 2090002361, 2090002362, 2090002363, 2090002366, 2090002367, 2090002368, 2090002369, 2090002370, 2090002371, 2090002372, 2090002373, 2090002374, 2090002381, 2090002382, 2090002383, 2090002384, 2090002385, 2090002387, 2090002388, 2090002389, 2090002390, 2090002391, 2090002393, 2090002404, 2090002405, 2090002406, 2090002407, 2090002409, 2090002411, 2090002413, 2090002414, 2090002415, 2090002420, 2090002421, 2090002422, 2090002428, 2090002429, 2090002430, 2090002432, 2090002433, 2090002434, 2090002435, 2090002436, 2090002437, 2090002438, 2090002446, 2090002447, 2090002448, 2090002449, 2090002450, 2090002451, 2090002452, 2090002458, 2090002462, 2090002465, 2090002466, 2090002467, 2090002468, 2090002469, 2090002470, 2090002471, 2090002472, 2090002473, 2090002476, 2090002481, 2090002483, 2090002484, 2090002485, 2090002338, 2090002394, 2090002417, 2090002431, 2090002463, 2090002464, 2090002492, 2090002491, 2090002490, 2090002489, 2090002488
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Hologic, Inc
Reason for Recall:
The Panther or the Panther Fusion glass panel separates from the 19 inch touch screen monitor and could potentially fall and hit an operator.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Numbers: 2090002307, 2090002308, 2090002309, 2090002310, 2090002311, 2090002312, 2090002339, 2090002340, 2090002341, 2090002342, 2090002343, 2090002344, 2090002345, 2090002346, 2090002347, 2090002348, 2090002349, 2090002350, 2090002351, 2090002352, 2090002353, 2090002359, 2090002360, 2090002361, 2090002362, 2090002363, 2090002366, 2090002367, 2090002368, 2090002369, 2090002370, 2090002371, 2090002372, 2090002373, 2090002374, 2090002381, 2090002382, 2090002383, 2090002384, 2090002385, 2090002387, 2090002388, 2090002389, 2090002390, 2090002391, 2090002393, 2090002404, 2090002405, 2090002406, 2090002407, 2090002409, 2090002411, 2090002413, 2090002414, 2090002415, 2090002420, 2090002421, 2090002422, 2090002428, 2090002429, 2090002430, 2090002432, 2090002433, 2090002434, 2090002435, 2090002436, 2090002437, 2090002438, 2090002446, 2090002447, 2090002448, 2090002449, 2090002450, 2090002451, 2090002452, 2090002458, 2090002462, 2090002465, 2090002466, 2090002467, 2090002468, 2090002469, 2090002470, 2090002471, 2090002472, 2090002473, 2090002476, 2090002481, 2090002483, 2090002484, 2090002485, 2090002338, 2090002394, 2090002417, 2090002431, 2090002463, 2090002464, 2090002492, 2090002491, 2090002490, 2090002489, 2090002488

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0595-2018

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