PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Panthera-Puncher 9 . Panthera-Puncher 9 is a sample transfer instrument for professional use. The sample, a dried blood disk, is extracted from a larger area of the sample (dried blood spot) by punching the disk of the specified size to a sample collection vessel, e.g. a 96-well microtiter plate. The identification of the sample punched to a specific well of the plate is stored and carried on to the next instrument or the data is transferred to the LIMS.

Reported: August 13, 2014 Initiated: July 1, 2014 #Z-2153-2014

Product Description

Panthera-Puncher 9 . Panthera-Puncher 9 is a sample transfer instrument for professional use. The sample, a dried blood disk, is extracted from a larger area of the sample (dried blood spot) by punching the disk of the specified size to a sample collection vessel, e.g. a 96-well microtiter plate. The identification of the sample punched to a specific well of the plate is stored and carried on to the next instrument or the data is transferred to the LIMS.

Reason for Recall

Risk of incorrect results from samples prepared with Panthera-Puncher 9

Details

Units Affected
144 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of : Canada, Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, Great Britain, Italy, France, Mexico, Qatar and Korea.
Location
Waltham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Panthera-Puncher 9 . Panthera-Puncher 9 is a sample transfer instrument for professional use. The sample, a dried blood disk, is extracted from a larger area of the sample (dried blood spot) by punching the disk of the specified size to a sample collection vessel, e.g. a 96-well microtiter plate. The identification of the sample punched to a specific well of the plate is stored and carried on to the next instrument or the data is transferred to the LIMS.. Recalled by PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.. Units affected: 144 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Risk of incorrect results from samples prepared with Panthera-Puncher 9
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 13, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2153-2014.