Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

EZ1 Advanced XL Recalled by Qiagen Sciences LLC Due to An issue with the power branching printed circuit...

Date: July 23, 2018
Company: Qiagen Sciences LLC
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 Qiagen Sciences LLC directly.

Affected Products

EZ1 Advanced XL, Model Number: 9001492, GTIN: 04053228010760 Product Usage: The EZ1 Advanced XL is designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids. It is intended to be used only in combination with QIAGEN kits indicated for use with the EZ1 Advanced XL instrument for the applications described in the kit handbooks. The system is intended for use by professional users, such as technicians and physicians trained in molecular biological techniques and the operation of the EZ1 Advanced XL.

Quantity: 298

Why Was This Recalled?

An issue with the power branching printed circuit board (PCB) on the instrument that has the potential to trigger a heater malfunction was discovered. If this failure were to occur, nucleic acid extractions could be compromised and extractions need to be repeated. This could cause a delay in obtaining results from downstream applications.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Qiagen Sciences LLC

Qiagen Sciences LLC has 21 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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