FDA Recall Terminated

StatSpin Express 4 Horizontal Centrifuge Model # M510. Intended Use: Rapid Separation of plasma and serum from primary gel collection tubes.

Recall: Z-0807-2010 · Initiated January 27, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0807-2010
Event Number
54365
Firm
StatSpin, Inc., dba Iris Sample Processing
FEI Number
1221015
Product Code
JQC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 27, 2010
Posted
March 4, 2010
Terminated
November 13, 2019
Address
60 Glacier Dr, Westwood, MA, 02090-1800

Description

StatSpin Express 4 Horizontal Centrifuge Model # M510. Intended Use: Rapid Separation of plasma and serum from primary gel collection tubes.

Reason

Centrifuge shield micro-switch failed due to damage, and the unit opened, ejecting pieces.

Action

Iris Sample Processing notified distributors by an Urgent Device Recall letter advising of the recall and the defect. Users are to immediately quarantine the affected products and choose between the two options listed in regards to correcting the affected centrifuge. Customers may return the unit or an upgrade kit with instructions will be sent to upgrade the unit. Questions should be directed to Gail Magrath at 800-782-8774 ext. 6123.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JORDAN, UK, BELGIUM, FRANCE, CZECH, RUSSIA, KUWAIT', NORWAY, GREECE, TURKEY, DENMARK, FINLAND, SEOUL, KOREA, and HONG KONG.

Quantity

1510 units