Recall Z-1048-2019— LW Scientific, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by LW Scientific, Inc., initiated 2019-02-06, terminated 2021-05-07. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: LW Scientific ZIP IQ PCV Centrifuge, ZIC-24HD-75T3 Rev C Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit tubes. Reason: 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..

Recalling firm
LW Scientific, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2019-02-06
Terminated
2021-05-07
Firm location
Lawrenceville, GA, United States

Product description

LW Scientific ZIP IQ PCV Centrifuge, ZIC-24HD-75T3 Rev C Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit tubes

Reason for recall

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.

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