Infinite F50 instrument 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 F50 instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorb…

Recall number

Z-2660-2016

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 F50 instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density) of liquid media. The instrument is intended to be used primarily in in-vitro diagnostic analysis of samples from the human body to obtain information on physiological and pathological states. For applications in human clinical diagnostic uses, only the Magellan Tracker software is intended for the use with the instrument. Software and instrument have been validated for measurement and for the evaluation of qualitative and quantitative Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) according to the scheduled diagnostic parameters and instrument specifications; they are therefore for professional use in in-vitro diagnostics