Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2685-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | May 15, 2017 |
| Quantity | 241 instruments |
| Location | Boston, MA, United States |
Official product description
Multiphor II Electrophoresis System GE HealthCare Product Number: 18-1018-06 PerkinElmer Part Number: 2117-004 Product Usage: Multiphor II Electrophoresis System is a versatile modular electrophoresis system for horizontal electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, 2-D electrophoresis and electrophoretic transfer Note: The Multiphor II Electrophoresis System (Class I) is the platform used with the hemoglobin electrophoresis gel kit ( Class II) sold by PerkinElmer as the Resolve Hemoglobin Kit (K050709: Product code JJN). The RESOLVE Systems Hemoglobin kit (K050709) is designed to separate whole blood, cord blood or dried blood spot specimen for detection of normal and variant hemoglobins by isoelectric focusing.
Why the product was recalled
Potential for electric shock in the case of a failure to install the grommets, supplied with the system.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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