CLASS II Device recall · Reported 3 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
AUTOCOMP6 High Speed Compounder recalled by The Metrix
The Metrix is recalling AUTOCOMP6 High Speed Compounder, distributed in 21 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2259-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74043
- Recalling firm
- The Metrix, Dubuque, IA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 22 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 3 Aug 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 23 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 3 Aug 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
An issue was identified after a redesign of the auto compounding device. The compounder cannot meet the designed accuracy specification when dispensing into bags. After reviewing the initial design of the device, it was determined the dispensing volume validation was not properly done and none of the compounders on the market can meet the stated specifications.
Product as listed by the FDA
AUTOCOMP6 High Speed Compounder
Where it was distributed
Product distributed to medical facilities in the following US states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, and WA. Product was also distributed internationally to the following countries: Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Turkey, and United Kingdom
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
An issue was identified after a redesign of the auto compounding device. The compounder cannot meet the designed accuracy specification when dispensing into bags. After reviewing the initial design of the device, it was determined the dispensing volume validation was not properly done and none of the compounders on the market can meet the stated specifications.
Which lots are affected?
1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1078, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1147, 1148, 1149, 1150, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1162, 1163, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1169, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1173, 1174, 1175, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2053, 2054, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2061, 2062, 2063, 2064, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2068, 2069, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2075, 2076, 2077, 2078, 2079, 2080, 2081, 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2092, 2093, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2098, 2099, 2100, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114, 2115, 2116, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124, 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2129, 2130, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2135, 2136, 2137, 2138, 2139, 2140, 2141, 2142, 2143, 2144, 2145, 2146, 2147, 2148, 2149, 2150, 2151, 2152, 2153, 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159, 2160, 2161, 2162, 2163
Where was it sold?
Product distributed to medical facilities in the following US states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, and WA. Product was also distributed internationally to the following countries: Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Turkey, and United Kingdom
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
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| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | AUTOCOMP6 XPS High Speed Compounder recalled by The Metrix | The Metrix | Other | 21 states | |
| CLASS II | AUTOCOMP6 XP High Speed Compounder recalled by The Metrix | The Metrix | Other | 21 states | |
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| CLASS II | Container fill and transfer sets recalled by The Metrix | The Metrix | Other | 21 states | |
| CLASS II | Dual Chamber Container fill with gravity/attached transfer sets recalled | The Metrix | Other | 21 states | |
| CLASS II | Container fill and transfer sets recalled by The Metrix | The Metrix | Other | 21 states | |
| CLASS II | Dual Chamber Container fill and transfer sets recalled by The Metrix | The Metrix | Other | 21 states |
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