Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 14, 2018
An issue with the power branching printed circuit board (PCB) on the instrument that has the potential to trigger a heater malfunction was discovered. If this failure were to occu…
Qiagen Sciences LLC recalled EZ1 Advanced XL, Model Number: 9001492, GTIN: 04053228010760 Product Usage: The EZ1 A… - a moderate-severity action.
EZ1 Advanced XL, Model Number: 9001492, GTIN: 04053228010760 Product Usage: The EZ1 A… was recalled by Qiagen Sciences LLC in November 14, 2018. Reason: An issue with the power branching printed circuit board (PCB) on the instrument that has the potential to tri…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0383-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Qiagen Sciences LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-An issue with the power branching printed circuit board (PCB) on the instrument that has the potential to tri….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0383-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0383-2019) was formally reported on November 14, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 23, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Qiagen Sciences LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Germantown, MD. Federal records list the affected scope as 298.
The documented reason for this recall is: An issue with the power branching printed circuit board (PCB) on the instrument that has the potential to trigger a heater malfunction was discovered. If this failure were to occur, nucleic acid extractions could be com… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, PR, SD, VA, and WA. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Alg…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
298
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
EZ1 Advanced XL, Model Number: 9001492, GTIN: 04053228010760 Product Usage: The EZ1 Advanced XL is designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids. It is intended to be used only in combination with QIAGEN kits indicated for use with the EZ1 Advanced XL instrument for the applications described in the kit handbooks. The system is intended for use by professional users, such as technicians and physicians trained in molecular biological techniques and the operation of the EZ1 Advanced XL.
An issue with the power branching printed circuit board (PCB) on the instrument that has the potential to trigger a heater malfunction was discovered. If this failure were to occur, nucleic acid extractions could be compromised and extractions need to be repeated. This could cause a delay in obtaining results from downstream applications.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0383-2019 |
| Date reported | November 14, 2018 |
| Date initiated | July 23, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Qiagen Sciences LLC |
| Firm location | Germantown, MD |
| Affected scope | 298 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, PR, SD, VA, and WA. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Alger, Argentina, Austr… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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