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LW Scientific, Inc. recalls LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-4RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to sp
Recalled April 3, 2019 · FDA recall Z-1050-2019 · 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
16 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-4RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit tubes with additional rotors to spin other fluids in test tubes (15ml and 50ml), microtubes, and PCR strips
Manufacturer(s)
LW Scientific, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →