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Class IIOngoingZ-1937-2026

Foundation Medicine, Inc. recalls Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) software v1.3.0 for Hamilton AutoLys STAR used within…

Foundation Medicine, Inc.Cambridge, MA, United StatesReported Apr 29, 2026 · 2 months ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Potential for spontaneous closures of Hamilton HxRunControl software during execution of Autolys protocols after deployment of the PCT software for AutoLys Hamilton STAR.

Affected product

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Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) software v1.3.0 for Hamilton AutoLys STAR used within FoundationOneCDx (F1CDx) installed on Research Triangle Park laboratory Equipment IDs 01342, 01591, 01989, 01990, 01994, 01995.

Lot / code information

Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) software v1.3.0 for Hamilton AutoLys STAR used within FoundationOneCDx (F1CDx)

What the firm is doing

Foundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) notified consignees of the recall on 03/24/2026 via emailed URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letter. Consignees were instructed to complete and return the provided business reply form, review impacted equipment and verify that the PCT V1.3.1 version of the software has been installed, and if the PCT V1.3.1 has not been installed upon the equipment listed above, to indicate as such on the business reply form below. FMI will follow up to assist with installation. Consignees were also instructed to forward the notification to applicable personnel and if there is any impact that requires the notice to be forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with the notification letter.

DistributionShow details

US distribution to North Carolina and Massachusetts.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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