Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 Gamma Counter Recalled for Barcode Label Error
Perkinelmer is recalling 179 WIZARD2 gamma counters because a barcode label error may produce erroneous results.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 potential erroneous results from a labeling error without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Perkinelmer is recalling 179 units of the WIZARD2 1-detector, 3-inch, 1000-sample gamma counter (Product Code: 2480-0010). The recall is due to an error in the WIZARD2 Barcode ID Label #023 content, which may produce erroneous results.
The affected devices are intended to detect and count gamma radiation emitted by clinical samples. The recall covers units distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international locations such as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, and the UK.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their device serial numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice. If a device is affected, users should contact Perkinelmer for instructions on how to proceed.
The recalled product
- Product
- Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 1-detector,3", 1000 samples Product Code: 2480-0010 The Wizard¿" gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma radiation emitted by clinical samples.
- Manufacturer
- Perkinelmer
- Affected units
- 179
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 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.
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