Z-2660-2016Class II

Infinite F50 instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of...

Name: Z-2660-2016 Infinite F50 instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of...
Creator: Tecan US, Inc.
Published: 2016-07-25
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Tecan U.S. / initiated 2016-07-25 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Tecan US, Inc. began a recall of Infinite F50 instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density) of liquid media... on 2016-07-25. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The batteries have the potential to overheating, melt or char". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2660-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-07-25
Posted: 2016-08-25
Terminated: 2017-01-23
Recalling firm: Tecan U.S.
Product: Infinite F50 instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density) of liquid media. The instrument is intended to be used primarily in in-vitro diagnostic analysis of samples from the human body to obtain information on physiological and pathological states. For applications in human clinical diagnostic uses, only the Magellan Tracker software is intended for the use with the instrument. Software and instrument have been validated for measurement and for the evaluation of qualitative and quantitative Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) according to the scheduled diagnostic parameters and instrument specifications; they are therefore for professional use in in-vitro diagnostics
Product code: JJQ Colorimeter, Photometer, Spectrophotometer For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: The batteries have the potential to overheating, melt or char.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: Tecan contacted all customers by Safety Announcement, via certified mail starting July 25, 2016. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Because affected batteries pose a fire and burn hazard, it is extremely important that customers check whether their battery is affected. Customers were advised to go immediately to the HP Battery Recall website at: http://www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2016 to check if their battery is affected by this recall. Customers were also advised to complete and return the Customer Response Form at [email protected] or fax it to 919-287-2961. Customers with questions should contact HP at 1-888-202-4320 or Tecan Technical Service's Helpdesk at 800-832-2687, option 1.
Quantity in commerce: 1 unit
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KY, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA. International account: Canada.
Product codes and lots: Instrument Material #330087508, PC Serial # CND5219H07, Instrument Serial #1508007738.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2660-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2660-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-25
Z-2661-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-25
Z-2662-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-25
Z-2663-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-25
Z-2664-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-25
Z-2665-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-25
Z-2666-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-25

Product code JJQ

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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About this record

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)