Foundation Medicine, Inc. recalls Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler
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Reason for recall
Software issue that can cause an increase in spontaneous software closures.
Affected product
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Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler; Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) v2.0.0. Used to conduct F1CDx and F1LCDx.
Lot / code information
Software Version: Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) v2.0.0; Equipment ID: 100071, 100213, 100355, 102281, 103047, 104154, 104201, 104202, 104204, 104205, 104224, 104503, 104504, 104562, 104885, 105961, 106497, 00016, 00487, 00488, 00489, 00490, 00817, 00491, 00492, 00854, 01173, 01174, 01785, 01337, 01596, 01993.
What the firm is doing
An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION dated 6/10/26 was emailed to consignees. Consignees were instructed to review the impacted equipment list and verify that the PCT V2.0.1 software version has been installed. If software hasn't been updated FMI will follow up to assist with installation. The recall notice is to be forwarded to anyone in the facility or outside the organization that needs to be informed. The notification is to be retained with laboratory records. Questions can be directed to Foundation Medicine at 888-988-3639 or QACTAdverseEventReporting@foundationmedicine.com.
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US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA & NC.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2951-2026
- FDA device classification · PQPOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Foundation Medicine, Inc.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
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