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Medical device recalls 2013

Perkin Elmer 226 Sample Collection Device — Class II medical device recall Z-0030-2014

Terminated recall by Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc., reported 2013-10-30. Some devices may be contaminated on the back side of the device with glue in the blood application area.

Recall numberZ-0030-2014
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmPerkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc., Greenville, SC, United States
Recall initiated2013-09-05
Classified2013-10-18
Reported by FDA2013-10-30
Terminated2014-07-17
Quantity65,984 devices
Serial numbers06132903, 06198900

Product

Perkin Elmer 226 Sample Collection Device, Serial numbers: 06132903 - 06198900. The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices are intended to be used as a medium to collect and transport whole blood specimen spots to a laboratory, in newborn screening. The device includes a tear-apart form for the collection of demographic information.

Reason for recall

Some devices may be contaminated on the back side of the device with glue in the blood application area.

Machine access

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