United StatesHamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler running Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) v2.0.0 used to conduct F1CDx and F1LCDx is affected; 32 units sold in Massachusetts and North Carolina are identified by Software Version PCT v2.0.0 and specific Equipment IDs listed in the notice. The product was recalled because a software issue can cause an increase in spontaneous software closures.
What's being recalled
Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler; Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) v2.0.0. Used to conduct F1CDx and F1LCDx.
Recalling firm: Foundation Medicine, Inc., Cambridge, MA, United States.
How to identify it
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.
The hazard
Software issue that can cause an increase in spontaneous software closures.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA & NC.
The official notice
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