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Z-2666-2016Class II

Hydroflex ELISA The HYDROFLEX is a plate washer for 96-well microplates. The instrument is intended to be...

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

Tecan US, Inc. began a recall of Hydroflex ELISA The HYDROFLEX is a plate washer for 96-well microplates. The instrument is intended to be used primarily in in-vitro diagnostic processing of... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The batteries have the potential to overheating, melt or char". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2666-2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Tecan U.S.
Product
Hydroflex ELISA The HYDROFLEX is a plate washer for 96-well microplates. The instrument is intended to be used primarily in in-vitro diagnostic processing of samples from the human body to obtain information on physiological and pathological states. Software and instrument have been validated for processing of qualitative and quantitative Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) and therefore are intended for professional use in in-vitro diagnostics. The instrument has not been validated for other areas of application not mentioned in the Intended Use (e.g. veterinary, biopharma).
Product code
LXG Equipment, Laboratory, General Purpose, Labeled Or Promoted For A Specific Medical 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 #30087532, PC Serial #2CE4240D4X, Instrument Serial # 1411004534.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2666-2016
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2660-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2661-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2662-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2663-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2664-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2665-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2666-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated