Panthera-Puncher 9 . Panthera-Puncher 9 is a sample transfer instrument for professional use. The sample, a dried blood disk, is extracted from a larger area of the sample (dried blood spot) by punching the disk of the specified size to a sample collection vessel, e.g. a 96-well microtiter plate. The identification of the sample punched to a specific well of the plate is stored and carried on to the next instrument or the data is transferred to the LIMS.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Serial Numbers: 20810001 through 20810148
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Risk of incorrect results from samples prepared with Panthera-Puncher 9
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Panthera-Puncher 9 . Panthera-Puncher 9 is a sample transfer instrument for professional use. The sample, a dried blood disk, is extracted from a larger area of the sample (dried blood spot) by punching the disk of the specified size to a sample collection vessel, e.g. a 96-well microtiter plate. The identification of the sample punched to a specific well of the plate is stored and carried on to the next instrument or the data is transferred to the LIMS.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Serial Numbers: 20810001 through 20810148
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2153-2014
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