PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2756-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device is intended to be used as a medium to collect and transport whole blood specimen spots to a laboratory in Newborn Screening.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: May 31, 2017

Date Posted: August 2, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2756-2017

Event ID: 77668

Reason for Recall:

PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices Lot Number 317114 had serial numbers printed on the pack labels that did not match the serial number range of the devices contained within the pack.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 99,968 units

Code Information:

lot numbers 317113 and 317114

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to the state of : AL

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated