FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#31890

Product

NucliSensEasy Q Incubator, Product Number 285204 (this number can be found at the back of the instrument).

FDA product code
JJQColorimeter, Photometer, Spectrophotometer For Clinical Use
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
Affected lot / code info
Catalog (or Product) number 285204, Serial Number 36061, 36065 and 36068

Why it was recalled

Instrument malfunction. Electrical short circuit may occur resulting in damage or a fire hazard.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

This correction is being handled as an instrument repair (rework) by bioMerieux Field Service; therefore no communication has been sent to the customer sites. The repair involves heat sink replacement or use of insulating tape on the rear side of the keypad.

Recalling firm

Firm
Biomerieux, Inc.
Address
100 Rodolphe St, Durham, North Carolina 27712-9402

Distribution

Distribution pattern
CT, MD, MT

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-02-26
Posted by FDA
2004-07-20
Terminated
2004-03-24
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #31890. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.