PerkinElmer, Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0780-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

PerkinElmer 20ul Clear RoboRack Tip, Pipette (Qty 960) Item Number: 6000677. Used with the: JANUS AUTOMATED WORKSTATION Product Codes: AJS4001, AJM4001, AJI4001, AJL4001, AJS8001, AJM8001, AJI8001, AJL8001, AJM4G01, AJI4G01, AJL4G01, AJM8G01, AJI8G01, AJL8G01, AJM4M01, AJI4M01, AJL4M01, AJM8M01, AJI8M01, AJL8M01 NGS EXPRESS Product Codes: AJS4NGS

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 13, 2016

Date Posted: December 28, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0780-2017

Event ID: 75588

Reason for Recall:

Defective tips have the potential to pipette/dispense volumes 50-100% lower than is specified for the tips.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 33312

Code Information:

Lot Codes: 16091338, 16150558, 16091337, 16150559, 16160100, 16160099

Distribution Pattern:

IA, MD, NY, WA Foreign: France, Germany, The Netherlands, Hungary, Singapore

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated