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Medical device recalls 2018

Hologic Panther — Class II medical device recall Z-0595-2018

Terminated recall by Hologic, Inc, reported 2018-02-21. The Panther or the Panther Fusion glass panel separates from the 19 inch touch screen monitor and could potent

Recall numberZ-0595-2018
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmHologic, Inc, San Diego, CA, United States
Recall initiated2018-01-20
Classified2018-02-12
Reported by FDA2018-02-21
Terminated2022-07-28
Quantity103 units
Reason classesforeign material
Serial numbers2090002307, 2090002308, 2090002309, 2090002310, 2090002311, 2090002312, 2090002338, 2090002339, 2090002340, 2090002341, 2090002342, 2090002343, 2090002344, 2090002345, 2090002346, 2090002347, 2090002348, 2090002349, 2090002350, 2090002351, 2090002352, 2090002353, 2090002359, 2090002360, 2090002361 and 77 more
Model numbersASY-09600

Product

Hologic Panther(R) Fusion(TM), Catalog number ASY-09600 Product Usage: The Panther instrument is a fully automated sample-to-result instrument, eliminating the need for batch processing and automates all aspects of nucleic acid testing on a single, integrated platform. The Panther can be test samples with random access or batch managed; can perform multiple assays on the same patient sample with up to 4 different assays simultaneously.

Reason for recall

The Panther or the Panther Fusion glass panel separates from the 19 inch touch screen monitor and could potentially fall and hit an operator.

Machine access

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.