Hamilton Soft Grip Pipettes, 1 ml fixed volume, model number 55019-19 Product is indicated for manual pipetting.
FDA Recall Z-2232-2008 · Posted 2008-09-17
Recalling FirmHamilton Co
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJQW
Date Initiated2008-05-07
Date Terminated2011-02-08
Product Quantity48 units
Reason for Recall
Manufacturing issue with spring may restrict product to drawing less than 1/2 of its stated measured capacity
Firm Action
Recall initiated May 7 2008. Notification issued via certified overnight mail explains the problem and instructs customers to inventory the affected pipettes. The firm will contact its customers and supply replacement lower-body assemblies, repair instructions and return information so that affected parts can be returned to Hamilton. A fax-back form is supplied with each notification. Responses will be tracked. Contact Hamilton Co. at 1-775-558-3000 for assistance.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Product distributed throughout the US and to Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Canada.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.