ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1049-2019 ยท JQC Centrifuges (Micro, Ultra, Refrigerated) For Clinical Use

LW Scientific, Inc.

LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-2RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit tubes with additional rotor to spin other fluids in test tubes (15ml)

DateFeb 6, 2019
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe clear, plastic, polycarbonate hematocrit rotor may break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing, posing a safety hazard to the technician and potentially damaging the surrounding area.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionThe recall was initiated by telephone on 02/06/2019. Initial requesting that the consignee immediately cease use of the product. Recall notices were disseminated by telephone and email requesting the return of the product beginning 02/13/2019. The recall is to the user level. The firm has posted a notice on their website stating there is a voluntary recall due to a safety issue and asking users to call if they have a unit purchased after 9/28/18.
Quantity226 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Philippines, Honduras, El Salvador, Australia, Guatemala, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Peru, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, and New Zealand
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

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