Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Pipette Recall Due to Temperature Exposure
Mckesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue RPR Dispensing Pipettes due to temperature excursions during storage from June to August 2021. Exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness.
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: This Class II device recall is precautionary in nature, driven by documented temperature control failures during storage. No illnesses, injuries, or actual product failures have been reported; the hazard is theoretical. The recall meets the criteria for a voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue RPR Dispensing Pipettes (Catalog # 23038015, 500-pack) distributed nationwide are being recalled by Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. The recall affects all lots received between June 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021.
The pipettes were exposed to temperature excursions at the facility between June 2021 and August 2021, prior to delivery. Exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted the product's effectiveness.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported related to this recall. Consumers should cease use of affected pipettes and contact Mckesson Medical-Surgical for replacement or instructions on proper return of the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- FISHER SCIENTIFIC Sure-Vue PIPETTE, RPR DISPENSING (500/PK) Catalog # 23038015
- Manufacturer
- Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
- Affected units
- 3
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)
- Not Available
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 55 recalled by Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office 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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