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Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product code: 2021-0010. It is intended for in vitro quantitative / quali

FDA device recall Z-1116-2012 · posted 2012-02-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY
Reason for recall
GSP instruments with defective washer modules may cause a false negative screening result being reported for T4, TSH and IRT. For 17-OHP, a false positive result may be generated if the failure occurs for a normal sample.
Action taken
Perkin Elmer issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated 1/25/12 to all customers and informed them about the possible issue and requested permission for service personnel to check their instrument. The customers were instructed that the instrument could not be used and the washer module required replacement. Customers were told to expect to be contacted by the firm's local representative for further details.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
KHO
Quantity affected
10 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, including the states of Florida, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and the countries of Brazil, Belgium, France, Germany, and the UK.
Date initiated
2012-01-09
Date posted
2012-02-28
Date terminated
2013-03-06
Location
Turku, Finland

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