PANTHER FUSION System REF 9121010000 The Panther System is an integrated nucleic acid testing system which fully automates all steps necessary to perform Aptima assays from sample processing through amplification, detection, and data reduction. The Panther Fusion System is an integrated, fully automated, in vitro diagnostic (IVD) clinical multiplex test system. It is capable of performing nucleic acid based tests from sample processing through amplification, detection, and data reduction.

Due to potential false positive Flu B results when a sample was also SARS-CoV-2 positive.

On 12/15/2023, the firm send an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter via FedEx 2-day delivery to customer informing them that the firm has became aware of potential erroneous influenza B virus (FLU B) positive results when testing with the Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay on the Panther Fusion System. Customers are instructed to: 1. They may continue to test with the Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RTSV assay on the Panther Fusion System. 2. Hologic has partnered with Novasyte, an IQVIA MedTech company, to assist in the recall. Acknowledge receipt of the notification by completing the Customer Acknowledgement Form located at https;//iqvia-response.my.site.com/mt/fca?cid=HPAN23 3. To ensure visibility of the issue, Hologic recommends posting the notification on or near the Panther Fusion Systems that are running the Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay. 4. If customers suspect a false Flu B positive result in combination with SARS-CoV-2 positive result (dual positive), contact Hologic Technical Support for evaluation and/or troubleshooting. For questions or assistance, contact Hologic Technical Support. Country-specific telephone and email contact information for Technical Support can be found at www.hologic.com/support.