LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-4RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit tubes with additional rotors to spin other fluids in test tubes (15ml and 50ml), microtubes, and PCR strips

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Numbers: 6C1803035, 6C1803066, 6C1803121, 6C1803130, 6C1803132, 6C1803133, 6C1803139, 6C1803141, 6C1803142, 6C1803144, 6C1803145, 6C1805217, 6C1805242, 6C1805243, 6C1810375, 6C1810441
  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:
LW Scientific, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The clear, plastic, polycarbonate hematocrit rotor may break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing, posing a safety hazard to the technician and potentially damaging the surrounding area.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-4RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit tubes with additional rotors to spin other fluids in test tubes (15ml and 50ml), microtubes, and PCR strips

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Numbers: 6C1803035, 6C1803066, 6C1803121, 6C1803130, 6C1803132, 6C1803133, 6C1803139, 6C1803141, 6C1803142, 6C1803144, 6C1803145, 6C1805217, 6C1805242, 6C1805243, 6C1810375, 6C1810441

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1050-2019

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The clear, plastic, polycarbonate hematocrit rotor may break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing, posing a safety hazard to the technician and potentially damaging the surrounding area.

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