Tecan US product recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 25, 2016

Source

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

Official notice title

Tecan US, Inc. recalls Infinite 200 PRO The Tecan Infinite 200 PRO is a multifunctional microplate reader with injector option. The Infinite 2…

Recall number

Z-2663-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Tecan US, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KY, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA. International account: Canada.

Why it was recalled

The batteries have the potential to overheating, melt or char.

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

What was recalled

Infinite 200 PRO The Tecan Infinite 200 PRO is a multifunctional microplate reader with injector option. The Infinite 200 PRO provides high performance for the vast majority of todays microplate applications and research and is robotic compatible. The Infinite 200 PRO has been designed as a general purpose laboratory instrument for professional use, supporting common 6 to 384-well microplates conforming to the ANSI/SBS standards.