Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0030-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Perkin Elmer 226 Sample Collection Device, Serial numbers: 06132903 - 06198900. The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices are intended to be used as a medium to collect and transport whole blood specimen spots to a laboratory, in newborn screening. The device includes a tear-apart form for the collection of demographic information.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 5, 2013

Date Posted: October 30, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0030-2014

Event ID: 66310

Reason for Recall:

Some devices may be contaminated on the back side of the device with glue in the blood application area.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 65,984 devices

Code Information:

Job number: 313119, Item Lot number: Ohio HEA 2518, Serial numbers: 06132903 - 06198900.

Distribution Pattern:

US distribution in OH

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated