FDA recall Z-1333-2021

Biocare Medical, LLC · Class II · device

Product

BIOCARE Medical , IntelliPath FLX, Automated Staining Instrument, Ref: " Model Number:IPS0001US and IPS0001INTL containing software version 3.5.3.1

Reason for recall

Their is a potential that the automated staining instrument with software version 3.5.3.1 may move with random speeds in random direction across its range of motion. This could result in the instrument hitting end stops or running into other components on the working deck. This could also result in wash buffer being dispensed on random locations.

Distribution

US: AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, OH, OR, PA, WA, WY OUS: Germany, Netherlands

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2021-02-25
Report date
2021-04-07
Termination date
2023-01-31
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Pacheco, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1333-2021