Class III — Low Risk

Low risk — use of or exposure to this product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting and Streaking Instrument Recalled by Copan Italia Due to The recall of the WASP (Walk Away Specimen...

Date: August 9, 2013
Company: Copan Italia
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Copan Italia directly.

Affected Products

WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process). Automatic Planting and Streaking Instrument Catalog number: W086 WASP is a fully automated system used to process microbiological specimens in liquid phase for the investigation of infectious microbes.

Quantity: 63 units

Why Was This Recalled?

The recall of the WASP (Walk Away Specimen Process) instrument was initiated because Copan Italia SpA has upgraded the software concerning the broth inoculation table feature. The upgrade has been considered necessary from the manufacturer in order to eliminate the very low risk of rotation of the broth table when the door is open.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution - USA including Oregon and California., and the countries of France, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Romania, Finland, Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland, UK, Sweden and Japan

About Copan Italia

Copan Italia has 5 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report