Tecan US, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2660-2016)

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:

Infinite F50 instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density) of liquid media. The instrument is intended to be used primarily in in-vitro diagnostic analysis of samples from the human body to obtain information on physiological and pathological states. For applications in human clinical diagnostic uses, only the Magellan Tracker software is intended for the use with the instrument. Software and instrument have been validated for measurement and for the evaluation of qualitative and quantitative Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) according to the scheduled diagnostic parameters and instrument specifications; they are therefore for professional use in in-vitro diagnostics

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 25, 2016

Date Posted: August 31, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2660-2016

Event ID: 74806

Reason for Recall:

The batteries have the potential to overheating, melt or char.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1 unit

Code Information:

Instrument Material #330087508, PC Serial # CND5219H07, Instrument Serial #1508007738.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KY, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA. International account: Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated