Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1107-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY |
| Report date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Quantity | 24 instruments and 3 spare disk remover modules |
| Location | Turku, N/A, Finland |
Official product description
Genetic Screening Processor (GSP); PerkinElmer Part Number= 2021-0010 Intended for in vitro quantitative and qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids.
Why the product was recalled
The firm became aware that the ball bushing axels are defective in the GSP instrument. During exposure to humid conditions, there is a risk that the axle material will corrode. Deterioration of the axle can be observed as deposits of corrosion on the defective axles. Ball bushing axles may corrode and corrosion particle may cause contamination in the wells or the corrosion will cause movement issues and possibly spillage and causing contamination of the plate wells.
Distribution information
MA, SC, TX, AL OUS: China, Mexico, Peru, Morocco, Italy, Finland, Ecuador, Brazil
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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