Hologic Panther Fusion: Glass panel may fall and hit operator
Hologic recalls Panther Fusion devices with serial numbers 2090002307-2492 due to risk of glass panel falling and hitting operators during use.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The Panther or the Panther Fusion glass panel separates from the 19 inch touch screen monitor and could potentially fall and hit an operator.
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What happened, in plain English
Hologic is recalling specific models of their Panther Fusion devices because the glass panel can detach from the touch screen and fall, potentially hitting the operator. This poses a risk of injury during normal use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72118-hologic-panther-fusion-glass-panel-may-fall-and-hit-operator.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72118-hologic-panther-fusion-glass-panel-may-fall-and-hit-operator · Updated August 31, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0595-2018
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“Hologic Panther Fusion: Glass panel may fall and hit operator.” GovInfoNow, updated August 31, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72118-hologic-panther-fusion-glass-panel-may-fall-and-hit-operator. Based on FDA recall #Z-0595-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0595-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The glass panel that separates from the 19-inch touch screen monitor can detach and fall, potentially striking an operator. This hazard occurs during normal operation when the device is in use, as the panel is not securely attached.
Who’s affected
Users of the recalled Panther Fusion devices, particularly healthcare professionals who operate the equipment daily, are most at risk due to the potential for the glass panel to detach and fall during use.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for serial numbers starting with 2090002307 through 2090002492 on the device. The Panther Fusion is a fully automated medical device used for nucleic acid testing.
- Brand
Hologic- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Serial Number
Look for the serial number on the device, which should be between 2090002307 and 2090002492.
Stop Using Device
If your device has a serial number in the affected range, stop using it immediately to prevent potential injury.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.5 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- 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-0595-2018 (January 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0595-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 31, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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