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Terminated

Hamilton Soft Grip Pipettes, 1 ml adjustable volume, model number 55019-40 Product is indicated for manual pipetting.

FDA Recall Z-2233-2008 · Posted 2008-09-17

Recalling FirmHamilton Co
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJQW
Date Initiated2008-05-07
Date Terminated2011-02-08
Product Quantity305 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

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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