FDA Devices recall · Reported March 7, 2018
JANUS & JANUS G3 Automated Workstation is an automated programmable liquid handling instrument intended for use in clinical settings to facilitate the pipetting and dilution of solutions in sample preparation work flows.
We have become aware through internal testing that JANUS and Janus G3 Automated Workstations were failing production final acceptance testing due to a Horizontal Motion Error me…
Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc. recalled JANUS & JANUS G3 Automated Workstation is an automated programmable liquid handling inst… - a low-severity action.
JANUS & JANUS G3 Automated Workstation is an automated programmable liquid handling inst… was recalled by Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc. in March 7, 2018. Reason: We have become aware through internal testing that JANUS and Janus G3 Automated Workstations were failing pro…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0728-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-We have become aware through internal testing that JANUS and Janus G3 Automated Workstations were failing pro….
- Low
- severity level
- 7 units
- affected scope
- Class III
- classification
- March 7, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0728-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
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Product description
JANUS & JANUS G3 Automated Workstation is an automated programmable liquid handling instrument intended for use in clinical settings to facilitate the pipetting and dilution of solutions in sample preparation work flows.
Reason for recall
We have become aware through internal testing that JANUS and Janus G3 Automated Workstations were failing production final acceptance testing due to a Horizontal Motion Error message displayed on the system. Further investigation concluded that two printed circuit boards (PCB) used in MDT models of Janus and Janus G3 were manufactured with the incorrect resistor values. This anomaly affects component part number 7101640 (PCB-Quad Motor Controller MDT) and part number 7101647 (PCB-Quad Motor Controller Gripper). This anomaly could result in the Horizontal Motion Error being displayed and result in instrument down time. Until PerkinElmer s corrective measures are completed, we request you; ¿ Be aware that there is potential for the Horizontal Motion Error message to display which could result in instrument down time. ¿ Follow guidance provided in the Janus Automated Workstation User Manual when the Horizontal Motion Error message displays. ¿ If you have additional questions, contact PerkinElmer Technical Support for further assistance (800) 762-4000.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0728-2018 |
| Date reported | March 7, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 2, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc. |
| Firm location | Boston, MA |
| Affected scope | 7 |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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