Z-0209-2012

SoftPath GUI versions: 3.17.5 to 3.17.9, 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, and 4.3.0 to 4.3.0.4. SoftPath is a laboratory...

Name: Z-0209-2012 SoftPath GUI versions: 3.17.5 to 3.17.9, 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, and 4.3.0 to 4.3.0.4. SoftPath is a laboratory...
Creator: SCC Soft Computer
Published: 2011-07-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

SCC Soft Computer / initiated 2011-07-13 / Terminated / root cause: software

FDA source

SCC Soft Computer began a recall of SoftPath GUI versions: 3.17.5 to 3.17.9, 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, and 4.3.0 to 4.3.0.4. SoftPath is a laboratory information system to be used in a clinical laboratory... on 2011-07-13. The reason FDA records is "Soft Computer, Clearwater, FL, initiated a correction on the following SoftPath GUI versions: 3.17.5 to 3.17.9, 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, and 4.3.0 to 4.3.0.4. SoftPath architecture does not correctly handle AP macros and data...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0209-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-07-13
Posted: 2011-11-17
Terminated: 2012-07-17
Recalling firm: SCC Soft Computer
Product: SoftPath GUI versions: 3.17.5 to 3.17.9, 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, and 4.3.0 to 4.3.0.4. SoftPath is a laboratory information system to be used in a clinical laboratory by knowledgeable, trained, and experienced personnel. SoftPath enables the user to document steps in the receiving and processing of surgical, gynecological, medical cytological, and autopsy case specimens within the Pathology labs, for the purpose of generating Pathology reports for requesting physicians and label creation for identification of specimen/case material.
Product code: JQP Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: Soft Computer, Clearwater, FL, initiated a correction on the following SoftPath GUI versions: 3.17.5 to 3.17.9, 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, and 4.3.0 to 4.3.0.4. SoftPath architecture does not correctly handle AP macros and data fields inside report sections that are stored in the database. Improper information can be displayed in all places where the diagnosis from the database is read and displayed.
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Software design
Action: The firm, SCC Soft Computer, sent a "CORRECTION COMMUNICATION" notice on July 13, 2011 to its customers. The notice describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to restrict security access to the template set-up files and to acknowledge receipt of the notice; grant SCC personnel permission to check their report templates and correct any that are affected; indicate if they wish to schedule the utility to be run and if they would like to have the SoftWeb parameter PathPDFLinkOnly set to "Y". SCC will review the templates on the customers systems; discuss any irregularities requiring change and move or remove AP macros and data elements as needed. If you have any questions, contact the Director of Quality Management at (727)789-0100.
Quantity in commerce: 142
Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AR, AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV including Puerto Rico; country of Canada.
Product codes and lots: SoftPath GUI versions: 3.17.5 to 3.17.9, 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, and 4.3.0 to 4.3.0.4.

Product code JQP

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)