ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported June 26, 2013

Tecan Freedom EVO with Touch Tools Suite Version 3.0 The intended use of the Touch Tools Suite is to run previously defined scripts and processes on a Freedom EVO platform (Touch Tools Suite is an optional software add-on for Freedom EVOware (the base operational software for the Freedom EVO 2 instrument.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 26, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1560-2013.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: CA, KY, NC, OH, TX, and WI; and countries of: France, Germany and Italy..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

WIth TouchTools 3.0 after the execution of a Rich User Prompt in Display and Wait mode, door lock errors are ignored. If an operator presses "Continue" following a Rich User Promp…

Recall #: Z-1560-2013
Affected scope: 12 units
Initiated: February 19, 2013

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Tecan US, Inc. recalled Tecan Freedom EVO with Touch Tools Suite Version 3.0 The intended use of the Touch To… - a moderate-severity action.

Tecan Freedom EVO with Touch Tools Suite Version 3.0 The intended use of the Touch To… was recalled by Tecan US, Inc. in June 26, 2013. Reason: WIth TouchTools 3.0 after the execution of a Rich User Prompt in Display and Wait mode, door lock errors are …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1560-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Tecan US, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-WIth TouchTools 3.0 after the execution of a Rich User Prompt in Display and Wait mode, door lock errors are ….

Moderate
severity level: 12 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: June 26, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1560-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Tecan Freedom EVO with Touch Tools Suite Version 3.0 The intended use of the Touch Tools Suite is to run previously defined scripts and processes on a Freedom EVO platform (Touch Tools Suite is an optional software add-on for Freedom EVOware (the base operational software for the Freedom EVO 2 instrument.

Reason for recall

WIth TouchTools 3.0 after the execution of a Rich User Prompt in Display and Wait mode, door lock errors are ignored. If an operator presses "Continue" following a Rich User Prompt and the door has been left open, the script will progress (continue without warning). This could lead to the instrument moving unexpectedly and potentially cause an injury to the operator if they are physically inside t

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-1560-2013
Date reported	June 26, 2013
Date initiated	February 19, 2013
Recalling firm	Tecan US, Inc.
Firm location	Morrisville, NC
Affected scope	12 units
Distribution	Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: CA, KY, NC, OH, TX, and WI; and countries of: France, Germany and Italy.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

12 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 26, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1560-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: CA, KY, NC, OH, TX, and WI; and countries of: France, Germany and Italy..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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