CLASS II Device recall · Reported 28 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

20ul Clear RoboRack Tip, Pipette (Qty 960) recalled by PerkinElmer

PerkinElmer is recalling PerkinElmer 20ul Clear RoboRack Tip, Pipette (Qty 960), distributed in Iowa, Maryland, New York, Washington. The recall was initiated on 13 Oct 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Codes: 16091338, 16150558, 16091337, 16150559, 16160100, 16160099

Quantity recalled33312

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-0780-2017
FDA event ID: 75588
Recalling firm: PerkinElmer, Hopkinton, MA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Oct 2016
FDA classified: 16 Dec 2016
Reported: 28 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Device Malfunction
Device type: Other Medical Devices

Timeline

13 Oct 2016	Recall initiated by company
16 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+64 days
28 Dec 2016	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

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

Where it was distributed

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

Iowa Maryland New York Washington

Questions about this recall

Is 20ul Clear RoboRack Tip, Pipette (Qty 960) recalled?

Yes. PerkinElmer recalled 20ul Clear RoboRack Tip, Pipette (Qty 960) on 13 Oct 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0780-2017.

Why was it recalled?

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

Which lots are affected?

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

Where was it sold?

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

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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