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FDA Device recall Z-2864-2017

Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument

On 2017-08-09 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument by Hologic, citing 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.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2864-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-06-27
Published2017-08-09
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyHologic
DistributionUS

Product

Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_info
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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2864-2017%22

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