CooperSurgical Embryology Heated Plate Recall: Touchpad May Not Work After Cleaning
CooperSurgical recalls Embryology Heated Plate models 6-70-807, 6-70-807-A, and 6-70-807-B due to touchpad malfunction after cleaning. This affects IVF lab equipment used for embryo temperature control.
Lower-risk recall
The touchpad may not work properly after cleaning.
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What happened, in plain English
CooperSurgical is recalling Embryology Heated Plates with specific model numbers because the touchpad may not work properly after cleaning. This could affect IVF labs that use the equipment to maintain proper embryo temperature during procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/67065-coopersurgical-embryology-heated-plate-recall-touchpad-may-not-work-after.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/67065-coopersurgical-embryology-heated-plate-recall-touchpad-may-not-work-after · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0029-2020
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“CooperSurgical Embryology Heated Plate Recall: Touchpad May Not Work After Cleaning.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/67065-coopersurgical-embryology-heated-plate-recall-touchpad-may-not-work-after. Based on FDA recall #Z-0029-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0029-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The touchpad may malfunction after cleaning, potentially causing the system to not detect embryo movement correctly. This could lead to improper temperature monitoring during IVF procedures, but the hazard is not described as causing injury or serious harm.
Who’s affected
IVF laboratory staff who use the Embryology Heated Plate for embryo temperature control during in vitro fertilization procedures. The risk is low as the issue relates to touchpad functionality after cleaning, not immediate safety hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers 6-70-807, 6-70-807-A, or 6-70-807-B on the Embryology Heated Plate. These units were sold in the U.S. for IVF laboratory use and have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
CooperSurgical- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Touchpad Function
Ensure the touchpad works properly after cleaning the plate, as it may malfunction.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 10 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - including US Nationwide in the states of CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, MI, NC, NJ, PA, & WA, and countries of Canada and Denmark.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0029-2020 (September 5, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0029-2020 to see it in context.
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