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Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor — Class II medical device recall Z-2121-2012

Terminated recall by Perkinelmer, reported 2012-08-08, distributed nationwide. Contamination from GSP Shaker unit results in decreased signal activity of assay measurements for Genetic Scre

Recall numberZ-2121-2012
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmPerkinelmer, Waltham, MA, United States
Recall initiated2012-06-27
Classified2012-07-31
Reported by FDA2012-08-08
Terminated2014-04-18
DistributedNationwide (US)
Countries outside the USAU, BE, BR, CH, DE, EG, FR, NL, NO, SA
Quantity78 units
Reason classespotency
Serial numbers20210001

Product

Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product Code: 2021-0010 Product Usage: The GSP instrument is a fully automated, high throughput batch analyzer for time- resolved and prompt fluorescence analysis of samples in microtitration plates. It is intended for in vitro quantitative / qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids. The reagent kits running on the GSP instrument are used to test blood specimens dried on filter paper as an aid in screening newborns for congenital disorders. Currently assays for the determination of T4, TSH, 17OHP, IRT and GALT are cleared and available for use with the GSP instrument.

Reason for recall

Contamination from GSP Shaker unit results in decreased signal activity of assay measurements for Genetic Screening for Neonatal IRT, TSH and IRT

Machine access

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