Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Perkin Elmer 226 Sample Collection Device Recalled by Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc. Due to Some devices may be contaminated on the back...

Date: September 5, 2013
Company: Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Perkin Elmer 226 Sample Collection Device, Serial numbers: 06132903 - 06198900. The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices are intended to be used as a medium to collect and transport whole blood specimen spots to a laboratory, in newborn screening. The device includes a tear-apart form for the collection of demographic information.

Quantity: 65,984 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

Some devices may be contaminated on the back side of the device with glue in the blood application area.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 1 state: OH

Affected (1 state)Not affected

About Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc.

Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report