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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2121-2012CONTAMINATION

Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product Code: 2021-0010 Product Usage: The GSP instrument is a fully automated, high ...

Units Affected
78
Recall Date
June 27, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Contamination

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2121-2012.

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

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2121-2012.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2121-2012.

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Perkinelmer Recall FAQ

Perkinelmer is the subject of a diagnostic devices safety report: Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product Code: 2021-0010 Product Usage: The GSP instrument is a fully automated, high .... The notice was published on June 27, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 78 units are potentially affected.