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LW Scientific, Inc. recalls LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-2RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to sp
Recalled April 3, 2019 · FDA recall Z-1049-2019 · LW Scientific
Hazard
The 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. · FDA Class II
Units
226 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Philippines, Honduras, El Salvador, Australia, Guatemala, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Peru, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, and New Zealand
Description
The 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.
Product
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)
Manufacturer(s)
LW Scientific, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →