RecallDepth

Tecan Infinite M1000 PRO The Tecan Infinite M1000 PRO is a multifunctional monochromator-based microplate reader that provides high performance for the vast majority of todays microplate applications and research. In addition to offering absorbance and fluorescence intensity measurements, the Infinite M1000 PRO can also perform fluorescence polarization and luminescence measurements (including luminescence scans) as well as Amplified Luminescent Proximity Homogeneous Assays (AlphaScreen and AlphaLISA). The Infinite M1000 PRO is also robotic compatible and offers a built-in stacker option as well as an external injector module. The Infinite M1000 PRO is intended as a general purpose laboratory instrument for professional use, supporting common microplates conforming to the ANSI/SBS standards.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued August 25, 2016).

Company
Tecan Us, Inc.
Recall Initiated
July 25, 2016
Posted
August 25, 2016
Terminated
January 23, 2017
Recall Number
Z-2665-2016
Quantity
11 units
Firm Location
Morrisville, NC
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

The batteries have the potential to overheating, melt or char.

Distribution

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.

Lot / Code Info

Instrument Material #30063849, PC Serial # 2CE3362609, Instrument Serial #1110008219; PC Serial # CND5219H33, Instrument Serial #1204007588; PC Serial # 2CE3462FTJ, Instrument Serial #1301009861; PC Serial # 2CE3462FTD, Instrument Serial #1311007574; PC Serial #2CE33625KP, Instrument Serial #1404000703; PC Serial #2CE33625ND, Instrument Serial #1404000704; PC Serial #2CE41503PY, Instrument Serial #1406000407; PC Serial #2CE41503NW, Instrument Serial #1408001415; PC Serial #2CE41503K0, Instrument Serial #1407003406; PC Serial #CND5219GY7, Instrument Serial #1509001006 and PC Serial #CND44273YB, Instrument Serial #1604003735.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action Taken

Tecan contacted all customers by Safety Announcement, via certified mail starting July 25, 2016. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Because affected batteries pose a fire and burn hazard, it is extremely important that customers check whether their battery is affected. Customers were advised to go immediately to the HP Battery Recall website at: http://www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2016 to check if their battery is affected by this recall. Customers were also advised to complete and return the Customer Response Form at QA@tecan.com or fax it to 919-287-2961. Customers with questions should contact HP at 1-888-202-4320 or Tecan Technical Service's Helpdesk at 800-832-2687, option 1.

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