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Minicon Clinical Sample Concentrators for In Vitro Diagnostic Use 9031 (Model: Minicon B-15) & 9051 (Model: Minicon CS-15) Minicon concentrators are non-sterile, disposable, multiwall ultrafiltration devices. Minicon¿ clinical sample concentrators are for in vitro diagnostic use and are intended for concentrating serum, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids prior to analysis.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 14, 2018 Merck Millipore Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot/Unit Numbers 9031 (Model: Minicon B-15) & 9051 (Model: Minicon CS-15) 9031 (Model: Minicon B-15): R7HA21782, R7HA25141, R7HA25142, R7HA25143, R7JA25144, R7JA29966, R7KA29967, R7KA37204, R7KA47996, R7KA47998, R7MA62669, R7MA62670, R7MA62671, R7MA70413, R7MA73041, R7NA73042, R7NA76185, R7NA76186, R7NA84720, R7PA90587, R7PA90588, R7SA03064, R8AA13174, R8AA13175, R8AA13176, R8AA17729 9051 (Model: Minicon CS-15): R7HA32882, R7HA33739, R7HA33741, R7MA53165, R7MA53166, R8AA13177
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Merck Millipore Ltd.
Reason for Recall:
In vitro diagnostic devices, used greater than 6 months after date of manufacture, may have increased concentration times of greater than the specification of 3 hours and up to 24 hours, which may lead to delays in carrying out the subsequent analysis tests.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Minicon Clinical Sample Concentrators for In Vitro Diagnostic Use 9031 (Model: Minicon B-15) & 9051 (Model: Minicon CS-15) Minicon concentrators are non-sterile, disposable, multiwall ultrafiltration devices. Minicon¿ clinical sample concentrators are for in vitro diagnostic use and are intended for concentrating serum, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids prior to analysis.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot/Unit Numbers 9031 (Model: Minicon B-15) & 9051 (Model: Minicon CS-15) 9031 (Model: Minicon B-15): R7HA21782, R7HA25141, R7HA25142, R7HA25143, R7JA25144, R7JA29966, R7KA29967, R7KA37204, R7KA47996, R7KA47998, R7MA62669, R7MA62670, R7MA62671, R7MA70413, R7MA73041, R7NA73042, R7NA76185, R7NA76186, R7NA84720, R7PA90587, R7PA90588, R7SA03064, R8AA13174, R8AA13175, R8AA13176, R8AA17729 9051 (Model: Minicon CS-15): R7HA32882, R7HA33739, R7HA33741, R7MA53165, R7MA53166, R8AA13177

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0489-2019