Device recalls

Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler; Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) v2.0.0. Used to conduct F1CDx and F1LCDx.

Foundation Medicine, Inc. · Software issue that can cause an increase in spontaneous software closures.

Open, ClassifiedSoftware designZ-2951-2026
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Cfres ID
221172
Product res number
Z-2951-2026
Event date initiated
2026-06-10
Event date posted
2026-08-14
Recall status
Open, Classified
Res event number
99268
Product code
PQP
Product description
Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler; Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) v2.0.0. Used to conduct F1CDx and F1LCDx.
Firm FEI number
3010679023
Recalling firm
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
Address 1
150 2nd St
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Postal code
02141-2115
Additional info contact
Clarke Madigan 617-418-2200
Reason for recall
Software issue that can cause an increase in spontaneous software closures.
Root cause description
Software design
Product quantity
32 units
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA & NC.
Code info

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.

Action

An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION dated 6/10/26 was emailed to consignees. Consignees were instructed to review the impacted equipment list and verify that the PCT V2.0.1 software version has been installed. If software hasn't been updated FMI will follow up to assist with installation. The recall notice is to be forwarded to anyone in the facility or outside the organization that needs to be informed. The notification is to be retained with laboratory records. Questions can be directed to Foundation Medicine at 888-988-3639 or QACTAdverseEventReporting@foundationmedicine.com.

PMA numbers
P200006, P170019
Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Next Generation Sequencing Oncology Panel, Somatic Or Germline Variant Detection System
Medical specialty description
Unknown
Device class
3
PMA number
P240010, P260004, P160038, P250027, P250036, P170019, P240040, P190032, P200006, P210011, P200016, P200010, P210040, P230011, P190014, P160045, P200011, P160018
Registration number
3017020141, 3013200421, 3003335080, 3010679023, 3010889807, 3031598391, 3012090384, 3030654068, 3011104381, 3003218906, 3020703032, 3007287152
FEI number
3013200421, 3003335080, 3010679023, 3010889807, 3016560486, 3031598391, 3012090384, 3030654068, 3008335090, 3011104381, 3003218906, 3007287152
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