WASP — Class III medical device recall Z-2131-2013
Terminated recall by Copan Italia, reported 2013-09-11, distributed in CA, OR. The recall of the WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process) instrument was initiated because Copan Italia SpA has upgr
| Recall number | Z-2131-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Copan Italia, Brescia, N/A, Italy |
| Recall initiated | 2013-08-09 |
| Classified | 2013-08-30 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-09-11 |
| Terminated | 2013-12-12 |
| Distributed | CA, OR |
| Countries outside the US | BE, CA, CH, DE, DK, FI, FR, GB, IE, IT, JP, NO, RO, SE, ZA |
| Quantity | 63 units |
| Reason classes | software |
| Serial numbers | 110, 111, 113, 124, 139, 147, 180, 187, W086-050-143/155, W086-050-164/169/159/175, W086-050-177/178/183, W086-050-179, W086-61-088/097/100/117, W086-61-093, W086-61-096, W086-61-103/137/141/142 |
| Model numbers | W086 |
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 for recall
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.
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