Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.

A Tomcat Instrument software anomaly that causes the pipettor arm to make physical contact with the mucous shelf which could potentially lead to incorrect patient results.

Hologic initiated the recall on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The method of notification with either: A letter will be provided at a face-to-face meeting with a Hologic representative. Customers will be contacted by phone and electronically sent the letters. The letters will be delivered in one of the following ways: A Hologic representative will hand-deliver the recall letter to the laboratory management. Or Customers will be contacted by phone and electronically sent the letters. The letter states the problem and that a software fix is available. Those with who have the problem will have priority repair.