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Copan Italia recalls WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting and Streaking Instrument Catalog number: W086 WASP is a full
Recalled September 11, 2013 · FDA recall Z-2131-2013 · Copan Italia
Hazard
The recall of the WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process) instrument was initiated because Copan Italia SpA has upgraded the software concerning the broth inoculation table feature. The upgrade has been considered necessary from the manufacturer in order to eliminate the very low risk of rotation of the broth table when the door is open. · FDA Class III
Units
63 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - USA including Oregon and California., and the countries of France, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Romania, Finland, Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland, UK, Sweden and Japan
Description
The recall of the WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process) instrument was initiated because Copan Italia SpA has upgraded the software concerning the broth inoculation table feature. The upgrade has been considered necessary from the manufacturer in order to eliminate the very low risk of rotation of the broth table when the door is open.
Product
WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting and Streaking Instrument Catalog number: W086 WASP is a fully automated system used to process microbiological specimens in liquid phase for the investigation of infectious microbes.
Manufacturer(s)
Copan Italia
Made in
Italy
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →