Z-1203-2009

300 microliter CO-RE tips for use with Microlab STAR series instruments, Part Number 235902, 5,760 tips per...

Name: Z-1203-2009 300 microliter CO-RE tips for use with Microlab STAR series instruments, Part Number 235902, 5,760 tips per...
Creator: Hamilton Co
Published: 2008-12-01
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Hamilton Co / initiated 2008-12-01 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Hamilton Co began a recall of 300 microliter CO-RE tips for use with Microlab STAR series instruments, Part Number 235902, 5,760 tips per case, manufactured by Hamilton Company, Reno, NV... on 2008-12-01. The reason FDA records is "Some tips may be occluded and are unable to aspirate or dispense liquid". 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-1203-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-12-01
Posted: 2009-04-17
Terminated: 2009-07-21
Recalling firm: Hamilton Co
Product: 300 microliter CO-RE tips for use with Microlab STAR series instruments, Part Number 235902, 5,760 tips per case, manufactured by Hamilton Company, Reno, NV. The products are a disposable product that are used with the Microlab STAR series instruments, which are microtiter diluting and dispensing devices.
Product code: JTC Device, Microtiter Diluting/Dispensing
Reason for recall: Some tips may be occluded and are unable to aspirate or dispense liquid.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: An "Urgent: Product Recall Letter" dated December 1, 2008 was issued to consignees via certified mail and e-mail. The letter described the problem and potential effects of use. Consignees were instructed to complete the enclosed "Hamilton Company Product Recall Questionnaire" and return it via e-mail or fax (775-856-7259) to the Hamilton Company. After receipt of the completed questionnaire, the firm's Customer Service Department will contact consignees to provide Returned Material Authorization information for returning affected product. Direct questions to the Hamilton Company at 775-858-3000, ext. 236.
Quantity in commerce: 28 cases
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution -- MA, CA, MN, CT, and NC.
Product codes and lots: Lot Number: 2873900.

Product code JTC

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

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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)