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Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product Code: 2021-0010 Product Usage: The GSP instrument is a fully auto

FDA device recall Z-2121-2012 · posted 2012-08-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Perkinelmer
Reason for recall
Contamination from GSP Shaker unit results in decreased signal activity of assay measurements for Genetic Screening for Neonatal IRT, TSH and IRT
Action taken
PerkinElmer sent an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter dated June 27, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that replacement units of the recalled product will be installed as soon as they are available. Customers were instructed to complete and return the response form attached. For further information contact your local PerkinElmer representative or GS. Technical.Support@PerkinElmer.com
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
JLW
Quantity affected
78 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia,Switzerland,
Date initiated
2012-06-27
Date posted
2012-08-01
Date terminated
2014-04-18
Location
Waltham, MA

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