Class III — Low Risk

Low risk — use of or exposure to this product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

JANUS & JANUS G3 Automated Workstation is an automated programmable Recalled by Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc. Due to We have become aware through internal testing that...

Date: August 2, 2017
Company: Perkinelmer Life 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 Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

JANUS & JANUS G3 Automated Workstation is an automated programmable liquid handling instrument intended for use in clinical settings to facilitate the pipetting and dilution of solutions in sample preparation work flows.

Quantity: 7

Why Was This Recalled?

We have become aware through internal testing that JANUS and Janus G3 Automated Workstations were failing production final acceptance testing due to a Horizontal Motion Error message displayed on the system. Further investigation concluded that two printed circuit boards (PCB) used in MDT models of Janus and Janus G3 were manufactured with the incorrect resistor values. This anomaly affects component part number 7101640 (PCB-Quad Motor Controller MDT) and part number 7101647 (PCB-Quad Motor Controller Gripper). This anomaly could result in the Horizontal Motion Error being displayed and result in instrument down time. Until PerkinElmer s corrective measures are completed, we request you; ¿ Be aware that there is potential for the Horizontal Motion Error message to display which could result in instrument down time. ¿ Follow guidance provided in the Janus Automated Workstation User Manual when the Horizontal Motion Error message displays. ¿ If you have additional questions, contact PerkinElmer Technical Support for further assistance (800) 762-4000.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc.

Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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