FDA Device recall Z-2131-2013
WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process)
- FDA Device
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2013-09-11
On 2013-09-11 the FDA classified a Class III recall of WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process) by Copan Italia, citing the recall of the WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process) instrument was initiated because Copan Italia SpA has upgraded the software concerning the broth inoculation table feature. The….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2131-2013 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-08-09 |
| Published | 2013-09-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Copan Italia |
| Distribution | CA, OR |
Product
WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting and Streaking Instrument Catalog number: W086 WASP is a fully automated system used to process microbiological specimens in liquid phase for the investigation of infectious microbes.
Reason
The recall of the WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process) instrument was initiated because Copan Italia SpA has upgraded the software concerning the broth inoculation table feature. The upgrade has been considered necessary from the manufacturer in order to eliminate the very low risk of rotation of the broth table when the door is open.
Identifiers
| code_info | Serial Numbers: W086-61-084/106/115/119/134/136; W086-050-179; W086-61-087/109/125/127/130/133; W086-050-144/151/15…Serial Numbers: W086-61-084/106/115/119/134/136; W086-050-179; W086-61-087/109/125/127/130/133; W086-050-144/151/153/157/170/171/181/184; W086-61-088/097/100/117; W086-050-177/178/183; W086-61-093; W086-050-143/155; W086-61-096; W086-050-164/169/159/175; W086-61-103/137/141/142; W08661-104/114118/128/138; W086050-182; W08661 111; W08661 113; W08661 124; W08661129/140; W086050150/152/154/185; W08661 139; W086050 147; W08661 110; W086050160/161/162; W086050 180; W086050 187. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2131-2013%22
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