Perkinelmer Recalls Defective DBS Microplates for Assay Use
Perkinelmer is recalling 56 kits of DBS Microplates, Truncated V-Bottomed, due to defective wells that may affect assay results.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves defective wells in laboratory equipment, which is a functional defect rather than a direct physical safety hazard like fire or injury, and no illnesses or injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
Perkinelmer is recalling 56 kits (100 plates per kit) of DBS Microplates, Truncated V-Bottomed, Product Number 3033-0010. The recall involves Lot Number 618609, which was distributed nationwide.
The recall was initiated because the truncated V-bottomed microplate wells used in assays contain defective wells. This defect may impact the integrity of assays performed using these plates.
Users of these microplates should stop using the affected product and contact Perkinelmer for further instructions or a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- DBS MICROPLATE, TRUNCATED V-BOTTOMED Product Number: 3033-0010
- Manufacturer
- Perkinelmer
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot Numbers: 618609
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Perkinelmer under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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