The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1970-2015·Announced 2015-07-08

Tecan Infinite 200 PRO Microplate Reader Recalled for Firmware Bug

Tecan US, Inc. is recalling 868 Infinite 200 PRO microplate readers because a firmware bug causes incorrect luminescence values to be displayed.

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, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Since the defect involves data accuracy in a research instrument rather than direct physical harm to a patient, and no injuries are reported, it fits the Moderate category for a precautionary recall of a professional device.

Plain-English summary

Tecan US, Inc. is recalling 868 units of the Infinite 200 PRO in vitro diagnostic microplate reader. The product is a multifunctional laboratory instrument used for research and professional applications, supporting common 6 to 384 well microplates.

The recall is due to a firmware bug that causes incorrect values to be displayed for specific measured luminescence values. This defect may lead to inaccurate data in laboratory research.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, including the District of Columbia. Users should check their serial numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice to determine if their instrument is affected.

The recalled product

Product
Infinite 200 PRO in vitro diagnostic. Product Usage: The Tecan Infinite 200 PRO is a multifunctional microplate reader with injector option. The Infinite 200 PRO provides high performance for the vast majority of todays microplate applications and research and is robotic c
Manufacturer
Tecan US, Inc.
Affected units
868

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 42 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Tecan US, Inc. 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 →