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Spare Disk Remover Module Recalled by PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY Due to The firm became aware that the ball bushing...

Date: January 5, 2017
Company: PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY
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 PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY directly.

Affected Products

Spare Disk Remover Module; Product Number: 61001820 Intended for in vitro quantitative and qualitative determination of analytes in body fluids.

Quantity: 24 instruments and 3 spare disk remover modules

Why Was This Recalled?

The firm became aware that the ball bushing axels are defective in the GSP instrument. During exposure to humid conditions, there is a risk that the axle material will corrode. Deterioration of the axle can be observed as deposits of corrosion on the defective axles. Ball bushing axles may corrode and corrosion particle may cause contamination in the wells or the corrosion will cause movement issues and possibly spillage and causing contamination of the plate wells.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 4 states: AL, MA, SC, TX

Affected (4 states)Not affected

About PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY

PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY has 9 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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