Recall Z-1906-2019

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc · initiated January 10, 2019

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

EVOLIS Microplate System (Catalog no. 89700) with TimeLiner Data Management Software, (Catalog no. 90471A.

Codes / lots: Software version 1.4, UDI for the software is 03610520562024.

Reason for recall

User-induced circumstances can contribute to the EVOLIS Microplate Processor System not handling repeat testing requests/results properly and may contribute to transmitting erroneous results to the customer's Laboratory Information System (LIS).

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

The recalling firm issued letters dated 1/9/2019 via FedEx on 1/10/2019 to all EVOLIS customers.

Details

Recall number
Z-1906-2019
Initiated
January 10, 2019
Product code
JJE – Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Quantity
213 devices
Distribution
Distribution was nationwide to medical facilities, including to Puerto Rico. There was also government/military distribution. There was no foreign distribution.
Recalling firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc, Redmond, WA

Official FDA recall record