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PrepStain GN 480 Disposable Kit Catalog/Model 490542 This is a complete kit Recalled by Tripath Imaging, Inc. Due to The PrepStain Syringing Pipettes may not dispense the...

Date: March 22, 2012
Company: Tripath Imaging, 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 Tripath Imaging, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

PrepStain GN 480 Disposable Kit Catalog/Model 490542 This is a complete kit, per the firm's explanation, that contains the PrepStain Syringing Pipettes 240, the product being recalled. The affected lots are listed under those pipettes (PrepStain Syringing Pipettes 240)

Quantity: 46,112,784 for all products in Recall Event

Why Was This Recalled?

The PrepStain Syringing Pipettes may not dispense the minimum volume of 7.5 mL of the sample due to leaking. This event resulted in an increase in complaints of leaking syringing pipettes

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution.

About Tripath Imaging, Inc.

Tripath Imaging, Inc. 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