MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOLOGIC, INC. PANTHER INSTRUMENT; HOLOGIC PANTHER, INSTRUMENT SYSTEM

Catalog Number	902615
Medical Device Problem Code	Power Problem (3010)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/31/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Hologic serviced the panther plus instrument sn (b)(6) at customer site and determined the burning smell was from the vacuum power cable.The vacuum power cable was replaced at the customer site to resolve the issue.Hologic performed a risk assessment and noted customer impact was limited to delay in testing/obtaining results due to an inoperable instrument with no risk to lab, operators, or staff.Hologic has not been informed of any adverse outcomes related to this issue.
Event or Problem Description
On december 31, 2025, customer reported that a burning smell was coming from their panther plus instrument sn (b)(6).Customer reported they were not able to pinpoint the source but powered off and unplugged the instrument while awaiting hologic service.No harm or injury was reported as a result of the burning smell.Hologic has not been informed of any adverse outcomes related to this issue.

• Brand Name: PANTHER INSTRUMENT
• Common Device Name: HOLOGIC PANTHER, INSTRUMENT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOLOGIC, INC.; 10210 genetic center drive; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): HOLOGIC, INC.; 10210 genetic center drive; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: grace nareau ; 10210 genetic center drive; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8584108040
• MDR Report Key: 24177777
• Report Number: 2024800-2026-00002
• Device Sequence Number: 21348398
• Product Code: OOI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15420045504141
• UDI-Public: 15420045504141
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NE
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171963
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/26/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Catalogue Number: 902615
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown