Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler Recall Issued
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Foundation Medicine, Inc. is recalling 32 units of the Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler due to a software issue causing spontaneous closures.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on September 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Software issue that can cause an increase in spontaneous software closures.", distributed us nationwide distribution in the states of ma & nc.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Foundation Medicine, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of the Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler due to a software issue that can cause an increase in spontaneous software closures.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler; Protocol Configuration Tool (PCT) v2.0.0, used to conduct F1CDx and F1LCDx. A total of 32 units are involved under recall number Z-2951-2026. Affected equipment IDs include: 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. Distribution was to US Nationwide in the states of MA and NC.
What You Should Do
Consumers with questions should contact the recalling firm Foundation Medicine, Inc. at their Cambridge, MA location.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall involves a medical device used in diagnostic testing, where software instability could affect operations.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2951-2026; report date 20260826.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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