Freedom EVO-2 100 Base Unit — Class II medical device recall Z-0149-2015
Terminated recall by Tecan US, Inc., reported 2014-11-05, distributed in IL. Distortion (noise interference) of the liquid level capacitance can result in air aspiration instead of liquid
| Recall number | Z-0149-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Tecan US, Inc., Morrisville, NC, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-09-26 |
| Classified | 2014-10-29 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-11-05 |
| Terminated | 2017-07-10 |
| Distributed | IL |
| Quantity | 2 units |
| Model numbers | 10641100, 1407006311 |
Product
Freedom EVO-2 100 Base Unit, with Air LiHa Arms The Freedom EVO is an open automation platform product for general laboratory use. It is intended for routine laboratory tasks, such as general purpose pipetting and general purpose liquid handling and robotic processes.
Reason for recall
Distortion (noise interference) of the liquid level capacitance can result in air aspiration instead of liquid aspiration. This might cause a false signal (air detection) with possible dispense errors resulting in erroneous results.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.