The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2219-2017·Announced 2017-06-07

Exact Sciences Sample Mixer 2 Recalled for Door Damage Incidents

Exact Sciences is recalling 15 Sample Mixer 2 units in Wisconsin due to door damage incidents caused by the Sample Holder lid.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a mechanical defect (door damage) without reporting any injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Exact Sciences Corporation is recalling 15 units of the Exact Sciences Sample Mixer 2, a device intended for mixing stool samples in a Sample Container as part of pre-analytic sample processing for in vitro diagnostic tests. The recall is limited to units distributed in Wisconsin.

The recall is being conducted to correct incidents of Sample Mixer door damage. This damage occurs when the Sample Holder opens during a run and the Sample Holder lid makes contact with the Sample Mixer door. The affected units are identified by specific Equipment ID and Serial Number combinations, including MIX-0051 through MIX-0066.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. Users should contact Exact Sciences Corporation for further instructions on correcting the affected units.

The recalled product

Product
Exact Sciences Sample Mixer 2. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. The Exact Sciences Sample Mixer 2 is intended for mixing stool samples in a Sample Container as part of pre-analytic sample processing for in vitro diagnostic tests
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (15)

  • Equipment ID / Serial Number: MIX-0051 / MX00002051
  • MIX-0052 / MX00002032
  • MIX-0053 / MX00002028
  • MIX-0054 / MX00002052
  • MIX-0055 / MX00002043
  • MIX-0056 / MX00002040
  • MIX-0057 / MX00002050
  • MIX-0058 / MX00002036
  • MIX-0059 / MX00002027
  • MIX-0060 / MX00002015
  • MIX-0061 / MX00002016
  • MIX-0063 / MX00002039
  • MIX-0064 / MX00002033
  • MIX-0065 / MX00002053
  • MIX-0066 / MX00002014

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: