PerkinElmer RoboRack Tips Recalled for Inaccurate Pipetting Volumes
PerkinElmer is recalling 20ul Clear RoboRack Tips used with the JANUS Automated Workstation because they may dispense volumes 50-100% lower than specified.
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, and the hazard involves inaccurate pipetting volumes which is a functional defect rather than a direct physical injury or high-risk pathogen exposure, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or functional issues without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
PerkinElmer, Inc. is recalling 33,312 units of 20ul Clear RoboRack Tips, Pipette (Item Number: 6000677). These tips are used with the JANUS Automated Workstation and are associated with specific product codes including AJS4001, AJM4001, and others listed in the agency record. The affected lots are 16091338, 16150558, 16091337, 16150559, 16160100, and 16160099.
The recall was initiated because the defective tips have the potential to pipette or dispense volumes 50-100% lower than is specified for the tips. This discrepancy can lead to inaccurate experimental results or procedural errors in laboratory settings.
The products were distributed in the United States to Iowa, Maryland, New York, and Washington, as well as to France, Germany, The Netherlands, Hungary, and Singapore. Users of these tips should stop using the affected lots and contact PerkinElmer, Inc. for further instructions or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- PerkinElmer 20ul Clear RoboRack Tip, Pipette (Qty 960) Item Number: 6000677. Used with the: JANUS AUTOMATED WORKSTATION Product Codes: AJS4001, AJM4001, AJI4001, AJL4001, AJS8001, AJM8001, AJI8001, AJL8001, AJM4G01, AJI4G01, AJL4G01, AJM8G01, AJI8G01, AJL8G01, AJM4M01, AJI4M
- Manufacturer
- PerkinElmer, Inc
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 33,312
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 (6)
- Lot Codes: 16091338
- 16150558
- 16091337
- 16150559
- 16160100
- 16160099
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