Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 1-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0010 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and

FDA device recall Z-0632-2016 · posted 2016-01-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Perkinelmer

Reason for recall

The content of the second #023 barcode ID label in the Barcode ID Label Binder is incorrect. The second barcode ID label #023 symbol incorrectly identifies as #024 when scanned. If measurement protocols have been programmed for both ID #023 and #024, the protocol associated with barcode ID #024 is executed. If the error is undetected, the Gamma Counter may produce erroneous results.

Action taken

Perkin Elmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated December 7, 2015 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problems and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to destroy all affected products in their possession. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Correction Response Form and return it by scan and e-mail to QMresponse.SG@perkinelmer.com . Corrected barcode labels ID #023 will be provided upon request and return of the completed Correction Response Form to PerkinElmer. For further information contact your local PerkinElmer representatives..

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

JJJ

Quantity affected

47 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHINA, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, GREECE, HONG KONG,

Date initiated

2015-12-08

Date posted

2016-01-12

Date terminated

2017-08-04

Location

Waltham, MA