The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0689-2013·Announced 2013-01-23

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.

What this means for you

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

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.

See all 5 products in this recall →