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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

EZ2 Connect MDx-IVD Designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids in molecular diagnostic and/or molecular biology applications. Model Number: 9003230

Reported: April 17, 2024 Initiated: March 4, 2024 #Z-1508-2024

Product Description

EZ2 Connect MDx-IVD Designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids in molecular diagnostic and/or molecular biology applications. Model Number: 9003230

Reason for Recall

Insufficient welding leads to the heater cable becoming brittle and present with an error: ERROR 3481 HEATER UNABLE TO REACH TEMPERATURE; the instrument may stop, and the sample being processed will be lost

Details

Recalling Firm
Qiagen Sciences LLC
Units Affected
168 units: 38 units US; 130 units OUS
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: AT, AU, BE, CH, CR, CZ, DE, DK, ES, FR, GB, HU, IT, JO, NL, NO, QA, SA, SE, SI, TH
Location
Germantown, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EZ2 Connect MDx-IVD Designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids in molecular diagnostic and/or molecular biology applications. Model Number: 9003230. Recalled by Qiagen Sciences LLC. Units affected: 168 units: 38 units US; 130 units OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Insufficient welding leads to the heater cable becoming brittle and present with an error: ERROR 3481 HEATER UNABLE TO REACH TEMPERATURE; the instrument may stop, and the sample being processed will be lost
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 17, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1508-2024.