Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc recalls PR4100 Microplate Reader US, Catalog Number 45591587 Product Usage: The PR4100 Microplate Reader is a 96 well absorbanc…

Recall date

April 2, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2541-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution inn the states of : AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico.

Why it was recalled

The connector of the power supply was capable of fitting other components provided with the system. However, the voltage output of the reader power supply is incompatible with the other component and, if incorrectly connected, could result in irreparable damage to the system.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

PR4100 Microplate Reader US, Catalog Number 45591587 Product Usage: The PR4100 Microplate Reader is a 96 well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density-OD) of liquid media. The instrument is intended to be used primarily for the in vitro diagnostic analysis of samples from the human body to obtain information oh physiological and pathological states.