Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 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
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
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
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2864-2017
Related Recalls
Complaints have been received of systems developing loose, missing, or broken internal bolts over time.
It was identified that certain devices were being operated outside the validated and FDA-cleared display configuration due to user modification of the manufacturer-installed settings. Modifications included disabling Barco Application Appearance Manager (AAM), altering calibration and compliance parameters, and adjusting additional display-related settings. This field correction is being conducted to restore affected system to the validated configuration and reinforce proper use in accordance with the Operator's Manual.
Due to product exhibiting potential to generate either invalid or false negative results.