Tecan Freedom EVO 200 Laboratory Robots Recalled for Gas Spring Maintenance
Tecan US, Inc. is recalling 40 Freedom EVO 200 laboratory robots because gas springs were not always replaced within the specified interval.
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 maintenance compliance rather than a direct, immediate physical injury risk like fire or sharp edges, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk or precautionary issues.
Plain-English summary
Tecan US, Inc. is recalling 40 units of the Freedom EVO 200 laboratory robot. The product is intended for routine laboratory tasks, including general purpose pipetting, liquid handling, and robotic processes.
The recall was initiated because gas springs in the devices were not always replaced within the interval specified by the manufacturer. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States in the states of CA, CO, CT, KS, NC, NJ, OR, RI, TN, TX, and VA, as well as in Canada.
Users should contact Tecan US, Inc. for instructions on how to address the maintenance issue. The specific serial numbers and base unit codes for the affected devices are listed in the official recall documentation.
The recalled product
- Product
- Freedom EVO 200 - Product Usage: It is intended for routine laboratory tasks, such as general purpose pipetting and general purpose liquid handling and robotic processes.
- Manufacturer
- Tecan US, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 40
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 (20)
- 702
- 714
- 506000013
- 511000005
- 603000004
- 702000004
- 703000002
- 703000005
- 703000006
- 707001360
- 710000367
- 801002513
- 801003121
- 802003688
- 805002719
- 809002562
- 810000017
- 812002002
- 906005647
- 908002944
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