Microplate, truncated V-bottomed lots included in the above listed products Product Number: 1380 5465. DBS Microplate is a general purpose 96 well microplate used in the preparation and examination of specimens from the human body.
FDA Recall Z-0690-2013 · Posted 2013-01-16
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Recalling FirmPerkinelmer
Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2012-11-26
Date Terminated2014-03-07
Reason for Recall
Truncated V-Bottomed Microplate Wells used in assays contain defective wells.
Firm Action
Perkin Elmer initiated the recall on November 23, 2012. The Recall Letter will be delivered to the end customer by email facilitated through our PerkinElmer Technical Support group located in Akron Ohio.
Technical Support will be asked to make sure the customers receive the Recall Letter and implement the recommended precautions:
- Inspect the wells of row A and row H of the affected microplate lots for possible holes and cracks prior to use.
- If a hole or crack is visually detected in a well of the microplate, the well should not be used for testing.
- If a hole or crack is not visually detected in a well of the plate, it is required during use of the well, the volume of solution in the well should be visually confirmed to be consistent before and after incubation.
Please contact PerkinEimer Technical Support for further information (800) 321 -9632, select prompt 2.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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