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Health product recall

ThinPrep Processors (2015-06-24)

Starting date:
June 24, 2015
Posting date:
July 8, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-54120

Recalled Product

A. ThinPrep 2000 Processor

B. ThinPrep 5000 Processor

Reason

Hologic has recently been notified by Health Canada regarding classification of the Thinprep 2000 and Thinprep 5000 Processors. These products entered the Canadian market as class i devices and it has been determined that these should be classified as class iii. This reclassification is the result of an administrative error and is completely unrelated to the safety and effectiveness of the Thinprep Processors. There are no issues or concerns with the safe and effective use of the Thinprep 2000 or the Thinprep 5000 Processors and the integrity of all past, current and future tests are not in question.

Affected products

A.ThinPrep 2000 Processor

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number
  • 70031-001
  • 70031-002
Companies
Manufacturer
Hologic, Inc.
250 Campus Drive
Marlborough
01752
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES

B. ThinPrep 5000 Processor

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number
  • 71362-001
  • 71362-002
Companies
Manufacturer
Hologic, Inc.
250 Campus Drive
Marlborough
01752
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES