FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#163146

Product

MINC Benchtop Incubator (Mini Incubator) catalog (K-MINC-1000 US) G46022 is a microprocessor controlled, gassed, humidified, incubator intended for use in cell culture.

FDA product code
MQGAccessory, Assisted Reproduction
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Obstetrics/Gynecology
510(k) numbers
K983642
Affected lot / code info
All lots

Why it was recalled

The temperature of the incubation lids of the MINC Bench top Incubators may become too high or too low for proper gamete/embryo incubation due to fatigue failure of the flat flex lid heater.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Cook plans to begin notifying consignees of the recall on January 12, 2018 Written recall communication letters will be mailed via courier to US consignees

Recalling firm

Firm
Cook Inc.
Address
750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington, Indiana 47404-9120

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide (K-IMNC-100 -US G46022) . (K-IMNC-100 G20079 manufactured in Australia and distributed worldwide)

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-01-12
Posted by FDA
2018-04-13
Terminated
2020-05-08
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #163146. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.