Separation Technology, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1367-2013)

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:

SLIDERPREP PLUS SLIDE PREPARATION CENTRIFUGE. Produce a monolayer of cells onto a glass slide from any fluid suspension.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 13, 2013

Date Posted: May 29, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1367-2013

Event ID: 64718

Reason for Recall:

Separation Technology, Inc. recalled SlidePrep Plus Cytology Centrifuges manufactured prior to January 1, 2013 for having the potential to start up unexpectedly when encountering an electrostatic discharge.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 102

Code Information:

Serial numbers: 0110, 0111, 0112, 0210, 0211, 0212, 0310, 0311, 0312, 0410, 0411, 0412, 0511, 0512, 0611, 0710, 0711, 0811, 0812, 0910, 0911, 0912, 1011, 1012, 1112, 1210, 1212.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of PA, NC, IL, KS, and FL, and the countries Canada and Turkey.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated