CLASS III Device recall · Reported 2 Aug 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device The PerkinElmer recalled
PerkinElmer Health Sciences is recalling PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device is, distributed in Alabama. The recall was initiated on 31 May 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-2756-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77668
- Recalling firm
- PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Greenville, SC
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 May 2017
- FDA classified
- 24 Jul 2017
- Reported
- 2 Aug 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 31 May 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jul 2017 | Classified by FDA | +54 days |
| 2 Aug 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices Lot Number 317114 had serial numbers printed on the pack labels that did not match the serial number range of the devices contained within the pack.
Product as listed by the FDA
PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device is intended to be used as a medium to collect and transport whole blood specimen spots to a laboratory in Newborn Screening.
Where it was distributed
US Distribution to the state of : AL
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices Lot Number 317114 had serial numbers printed on the pack labels that did not match the serial number range of the devices contained within the pack.
Which lots are affected?
lot numbers 317113 and 317114
Where was it sold?
US Distribution to the state of : AL
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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