Z-0807-2016Class II

EVOLIS Microplate System, Catalog # 89601. Part number 89788 for the EVOLIS Operator's Manual. in vitro...

Name: Z-0807-2016 EVOLIS Microplate System, Catalog # 89601. Part number 89788 for the EVOLIS Operator's Manual. in vitro...
Creator: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Published: 2015-12-22
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. / initiated 2015-12-22 / Terminated

FDA source

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. began a recall of EVOLIS Microplate System, Catalog # 89601. Part number 89788 for the EVOLIS Operator's Manual. in vitro diagnostic Product Usage: EVOLIS Microplate System is a... on 2015-12-22. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The error "Washer Reagent Clean Fluid" level low alarmed, which prompted the customer to open the system drawer. When the system drawer was opened the customer noted the plate transport was still running and as a...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0807-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-12-22
Posted: 2016-02-13
Terminated: 2017-03-13
Recalling firm: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
Product: EVOLIS Microplate System, Catalog # 89601. Part number 89788 for the EVOLIS Operator's Manual. in vitro diagnostic Product Usage: EVOLIS Microplate System is a 4 plate fully integrated microplate processing system designed for use with multiple EIA assays.
Product code: JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: The error "Washer Reagent Clean Fluid" level low alarmed, which prompted the customer to open the system drawer. When the system drawer was opened the customer noted the plate transport was still running and as a consequence the plate was pushed off the plate transporter.
FDA root cause: Use error
Action: Bio-Rad sent an Urgent Product Notification letter, dated December 22, 2015, to consignees via Fed-Ex. The firm recognized the typographical error of the PN number on the first letter and sent a revised notification letter, dated 20 January 2016, with the correct PN 89788 to consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees are advised that in addition to the WARNING in Chapter 4.9.2 in the EVOLIS Operators Manual (PN 89788) mention is made of, "LED lamps on the front panel of the EVOLIS instrument illuminate when a compartment may be accessed. If an error occurs, (for example a bulk reagent becomes depleted) the system displays an error message, pauses, and allows access to the instrument compartments." The plate transport may still be moving the microplate to its final destination when access is allowed. To enhance safety features, your Field Safety Engineer (FSE) will apply a (yellow) warning label to the lower front panel. Labels are currently on order and once received will be provided to each FSE. The label will state: WARNING! Before opening instrument, ensure all moving parts have stopped". Consignees can contact Bio-Rad Technical Support directly at 1-800-224-6723, option #2, and then option #3 or by fax at 425-498-1628.
Quantity in commerce: 278 units
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
Product codes and lots: The EVOLIS Microplate System instrument is not lot controlled, however for traceability purposes each instrument is assigned a unique serial number. SERIAL NUMBERS: 9163700126, 9163700175, 9163700187, 9163700196, 9163700208, 9163700210, 9163700231, 9163700266, 9163700278, 9163700320, 9163700328, 9163700336, 9163700337, 9163700349, 9163700354, 9163700368, 9163700402, 9163700431, 9163700449, 9163700478, 9163700480, 9163700481, 9163700495, 9163700498, 9163700499, 9163700501, 9163700510, 9163700527, 9163700530, 9163700531, 9163700544, 9163700556, 9163700558, 9163700559, 9163700560, 9163700567, 9163700585, 9163700587, 9163700594, 9163700595, 9163700623, 9163700624, 9163700625, 9163700629, 9163700656, 9163700695, 9163700696, 9163700722, 9163700743, 9163700744, 9163700745, 9163700764, 9163700765, 9163700772, 9163700775, 9163700776, 9163700810, 9163700821, 9163700822, 9163700823, 9163700835, 9163700836, 9163700843, 9163700844, 9163700846, 9163700850, 9163700851, 9163700853, 9163700855, 9163700857, 9163700862, 9163700863, 9163700864, 9163700868, 9163700873, 9163700874, 9163700875, 9163700877, 9163700879, 9163700883, 9163700884, 9163700885, 9163700887, 9163700888, 9163700889, 9163700890, 9163700891, 9163700892, 9163700893, 9163700895, 9163700898, 9163700899, 9163700901, 9163700902, 9163700906, 9163700907, 9163700909, 9163700910, 9163700911, 9163700912, 9163700913, 9163700914, 9163700916, 9163700917, 9163700918, 9163700919, 9163700920, 9163700921, 9163700922, 9163700926, 9163700927, 9163700928, 9163700929, 9163700930, 9163700931, 9163700932, 9163700933, 9163700934, 9163700935, 9163700936, 9163700937, 9163700938, 9163700939, 9163700941, 9163700942, 9163700943, 9163700945, 9163700946, 9163700947, 9163700948, 9163700949, 9163700950, 9163700952, 9163700956, 9163700957, 9163700959, 9163700960, 9163700961, 9163700962, 9163700964, 9163700965, 9163700966, 9163700967, 9163700968, 9163700972, 9163700973, 9163700974, 9163700975, 9163700977, 9163700978, 9163700979, 9163700980, 9163700981, 9163700982, 9163700984, 9163700985, 9163700987, 9163700988, 9163700989, 9163700991, 9163700992, 9163700993, 9163700996, 9163700997, 9163700998, 9163700999, 9163701000, 9163701001, 9163701002, 9163701003, 9163701004, 9163701005, 9163701006, 9163701007, 9163701008, 9163701009, 9163701010, 9163701011, 9163701012, 9163701013, 9163701014, 9163701015, 9163701017, 9163701018, 9163701019, 9163701020, 9163701021, 9163701022, 9163701023, 9163701024, 9163701025, 9163701026, 9163701027, 9163701028, 9163701029, 9163701030, 9163701031, 9163701032, 9163701033, 9163701034, 9163701035, 9163701036, 9163701037, 9163701038, 9163701039, 9163701040, 9163701041, 9163701042, 9163701043, 9163701044, 9163701045, 9163701046, 9163701047, 9163701048, 9163701049, 9163701051, 9163701052, 9163701053, 9163701054, 9163701056, 9163701057, 9163701058, 9163701059, 9163701060, 9163701061, 9163701063, 9163700168R, 9163700172R, 9163700176R, 9163700202R, 9163700206R, 9163700209R, 9163700215R, 9163700221R, 9163700234R, 9163700236R, 9163700242R, 9163700246R, 9163700247R, 9163700276R, 9163700281R, 9163700282R, 9163700293R, 9163700294R, 9163700296R, 9163700326R, 9163700327R, 9163700330R, 9163700355R, 9163700359R, 9163700397R, 9163700398R, 9163700400R, 9163700432R, 9163700479R, 9163700494R, 9163700562R, 9163700563R, 9163700564R, 9163700565R, 9163700573R, 9163700617R, 9163700811R, 9163700834R, 9163700837R, 9163700878R, 9163700881R, 9163700886R, 9163700904R, 9163700908R, 9163700915R, 9163700925R, 9163700951R, 9163700958R, 9163700969R, 9163700971R, 9163700986R, and 916370726R.

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0807-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0807-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-02-24	2016-02-12

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