FDA Recall: Software Vulnerability

Company: Life Technologies Corporation
Date of Enforcement Report: 3/29/2024
Class II

PRODUCT

Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier used in connection with Ion PGM DX Systems-IVD intended for targeted sequencing of human genomic DNA (gDNA) from peripheral whole-blood samples and DNA and RNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples. The Ion PGM Dx Instrument System is not intended for whole genome or de novo sequencing Product Name Installer /SKU /Updater SKU: (1) Torrent Suite Dx Software 5.14 -A52422/ A52417 (2) Torrent Suite Dx Software 5.12.5- A46166/ A46167 (3)Torrent Suite Dx Software 5.8- A36601/ A36602 (4)Torrent Suite Dx Software 5.6.4- A33178/ A33178 (5)Torrent Suite Dx Software 5.0- A29166/ A29166

Recall Number:

Z-1426-2024

REASON:

Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier used in connection with Ion PGM DX Systems exploitation of the vulnerability by a threat actor may allow them to alter settings, configurations, software, or data on the instrument.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER:

Life Technologies Corporation

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE:

28 units

DISTRIBUTION:

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, IN, NC OR, TN.

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