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FDA Device recall Z-1541-2018

Specimen Gate Screening Center, Part Number 5002-0500, All software versions from 1.0 to 1.8 (current software version) Specimen Gate Scree…

On 2018-05-09 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Specimen Gate Screening Center, Part Number 5002-0500, All software versions from 1.0 to 1.8 (current software version) Specimen Gate Scree… by Perkinelmer Life And Analytical Sciences Wallac Oy, citing potential errors in patient results generated by the Screening Center product that include both false negative and false positive results.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1541-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-11-17
Published2018-05-09
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyPerkinelmer Life And Analytical Sciences Wallac Oy
DistributionGA

Product

Specimen Gate Screening Center, Part Number 5002-0500, All software versions from 1.0 to 1.8 (current software version) Specimen Gate Screening Center is used for data management of neonatal screening test results and demographics by qualified laboratory personnel in newborn screening programs.

Reason

Potential errors in patient results generated by the Screening Center product that include both false negative and false positive results.

Identifiers

code_infoAll software versions from 1.0 to 1.8 (current software version)

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1541-2018%22

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