BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Hamilton Soft Grip Pipettes, 1 ml adjustable volume, model number 55019-40 Product is indicated for manual pipetting.

    Recall: Z-2233-2008 · Initiated May 7, 2008

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2233-2008
    Event Number
    48425
    Firm
    Hamilton Co
    FEI Number
    2915796
    Product Code
    JQW
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    May 7, 2008
    Posted
    September 17, 2008
    Terminated
    February 8, 2011
    Address
    4970 Energy Way, Reno, NV, 89502-4123

    Description

    Hamilton Soft Grip Pipettes, 1 ml adjustable volume, model number 55019-40 Product is indicated for manual pipetting.

    Reason

    Manufacturing issue with spring may restrict product to drawing less than 1/2 of its stated measured capacity

    Action

    Recall initiated May 7 2008. Notification issued via certified overnight mail explains the problem and instructs customers to inventory the affected pipettes. The firm will contact its customers and supply replacement lower-body assemblies, repair instructions and return information so that affected parts can be returned to Hamilton. A fax-back form is supplied with each notification. Responses will be tracked. Contact Hamilton Co. at 1-775-558-3000 for assistance.

    Distribution

    Product distributed throughout the US and to Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Canada.

    Quantity

    305 units