Tecan Freedom EVO with Touch Tools Suite Version 3.0 The intended use of the Touch Tools Suite is to run previously defined scripts and processes on a Freedom EVO platform (Touch Tools Suite is an optional software add-on for Freedom EVOware (the base operational software for the Freedom EVO 2 instrument.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 19, 2013 Tecan US Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Instrument Freedom EVO 100 Base Unit: Material number: 10641100, Serial numbers: 1211001569, 1212000203 and 1212000205; Instrument Freedom EVO 100 MCA: Material number: 30020010, Serial number: 1301007643; Instrument Freedom EVO 150 Base Unit: Material number10641150, Serial number: 1301006708; Instrument Freedom EVO 150 MCA: Material number: 30020015, Serial number: 1211007442; Instrument Freedom EVO 150 MCA384: Material number: 30032015, Serial number: 1211011594 and 1109003270; Instrument Freedom EVO 200 Base Unit: Material number: 1641200, Serial number: 1106003923 and 1211011578 and Instrument Freedom EVO 200 MCA: Material number: 30020020, Serial number: 1208007288 and 1208007284.
  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:
Tecan US, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
WIth TouchTools 3.0 after the execution of a Rich User Prompt in Display and Wait mode, door lock errors are ignored. If an operator presses "Continue" following a Rich User Prompt and the door has been left open, the script will progress (continue without warning). This could lead to the instrument moving unexpectedly and potentially cause an injury to the operator if they are physically inside t
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Tecan Freedom EVO with Touch Tools Suite Version 3.0 The intended use of the Touch Tools Suite is to run previously defined scripts and processes on a Freedom EVO platform (Touch Tools Suite is an optional software add-on for Freedom EVOware (the base operational software for the Freedom EVO 2 instrument.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Instrument Freedom EVO 100 Base Unit: Material number: 10641100, Serial numbers: 1211001569, 1212000203 and 1212000205; Instrument Freedom EVO 100 MCA: Material number: 30020010, Serial number: 1301007643; Instrument Freedom EVO 150 Base Unit: Material number10641150, Serial number: 1301006708; Instrument Freedom EVO 150 MCA: Material number: 30020015, Serial number: 1211007442; Instrument Freedom EVO 150 MCA384: Material number: 30032015, Serial number: 1211011594 and 1109003270; Instrument Freedom EVO 200 Base Unit: Material number: 1641200, Serial number: 1106003923 and 1211011578 and Instrument Freedom EVO 200 MCA: Material number: 30020020, Serial number: 1208007288 and 1208007284.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1560-2013

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