Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.: EVOLIS Microplate System, Catalog # 89601. Part number 89788 for the EVOLIS Operator's Manual. in vitro diagnostic Product Usage: EVOLIS Microplate System is a 4 plate fully integrated microplate processing system designed for use with multiple EIA assays.

Recall number

Z-0807-2016

Recalling firm

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Product

EVOLIS Microplate System, Catalog # 89601. Part number 89788 for the EVOLIS Operator's Manual. in vitro diagnostic Product Usage: EVOLIS Microplate System is a 4 plate fully integrated microplate processing system designed for use with multiple EIA assays.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2015-12-22

Posted

2016-02-13

Terminated

2017-03-13

Reason

The error "Washer Reagent Clean Fluid" level low alarmed, which prompted the customer to open the system drawer. When the system drawer was opened the customer noted the plate transport was still running and as a consequence the plate was pushed off the plate transporter.

Root cause

Use error

Action

Bio-Rad sent an Urgent Product Notification letter, dated December 22, 2015, to consignees via Fed-Ex. The firm recognized the typographical error of the PN number on the first letter and sent a revised notification letter, dated 20 January 2016, with the correct PN 89788 to consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees are advised that in addition to the WARNING in Chapter 4.9.2 in the EVOLIS Operators Manual (PN 89788) mention is made of, "LED lamps on the front panel of the EVOLIS instrument illuminate when a compartment may be accessed. If an error occurs, (for example a bulk reagent becomes depleted) the system displays an error message, pauses, and allows access to the instrument compartments." The plate transport may still be moving the microplate to its final destination when access is allowed. To enhance safety features, your Field Safety Engineer (FSE) will apply a (yellow) warning label to the lower front panel. Labels are currently on order and once received will be provided to each FSE. The label will state: WARNING! Before opening instrument, ensure all moving parts have stopped". Consignees can contact Bio-Rad Technical Support directly at 1-800-224-6723, option #2, and then option #3 or by fax at 425-498-1628.

Quantity

278 units

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.

Lot, serial or model codes

The EVOLIS Microplate System instrument is not lot controlled, however for traceability purposes each instrument is assigned a unique serial number.  SERIAL NUMBERS:  9163700126, 9163700175, 9163700187, 9163700196, 9163700208, 9163700210, 9163700231, 9163700266, 9163700278, 9163700320, 9163700328, 9163700336, 9163700337, 9163700349, 9163700354, 9163700368, 9163700402, 9163700431, 9163700449, 9163700478, 9163700480, 9163700481, 9163700495, 9163700498, 9163700499, 9163700501, 9163700510, 9163700527, 9163700530, 9163700531, 9163700544, 9163700556, 9163700558, 9163700559, 9163700560, 9163700567, 9163700585, 9163700587, 9163700594, 9163700595, 9163700623, 9163700624, 9163700625, 9163700629, 9163700656, 9163700695, 9163700696, 9163700722, 9163700743, 9163700744, 9163700745, 9163700764, 9163700765, 9163700772, 9163700775, 9163700776, 9163700810, 9163700821, 9163700822, 9163700823, 9163700835, 9163700836, 9163700843, 9163700844, 9163700846, 9163700850, 9163700851, 9163700853, 9163700855, 9163700857, 9163700862, 9163700863, 9163700864, 9163700868, 9163700873, 9163700874, 9163700875, 9163700877, 9163700879, 9163700883, 9163700884, 9163700885, 9163700887, 9163700888, 9163700889, 9163700890, 9163700891, 9163700892, 9163700893, 9163700895, 9163700898, 9163700899, 9163700901, 9163700902, 9163700906, 9163700907, 9163700909, 9163700910, 9163700911, 9163700912, 9163700913, 9163700914, 9163700916, 9163700917, 9163700918, 9163700919, 9163700920, 9163700921, 9163700922, 9163700926, 9163700927, 9163700928, 9163700929, 9163700930, 9163700931, 9163700932, 9163700933, 9163700934, 9163700935, 9163700936, 9163700937, 9163700938, 9163700939, 9163700941, 9163700942, 9163700943, 9163700945, 9163700946, 9163700947, 9163700948, 9163700949, 9163700950, 9163700952, 9163700956, 9163700957, 9163700959, 9163700960, 9163700961, 9163700962, 9163700964, 9163700965, 9163700966, 9163700967, 9163700968, 9163700972, 9163700973, 9163700974, 9163700975, 9163700977, 9163700978, 9163700979, 9163700980, 9163700981, 9163700982, 9163700984, 9163700985, 9163700987, 9163700988, 9163700989, 9163700991, 9163700992, 9163700993, 9163700996, 9163700997, 9163700998, 9163700999, 9163701000, 9163701001, 9163701002, 9163701003, 9163701004, 9163701005, 9163701006, 9163701007, 9163701008, 9163701009, 9163701010, 9163701011, 9163701012, 9163701013, 9163701014, 9163701015, 9163701017, 9163701018, 9163701019, 9163701020, 9163701021, 9163701022, 9163701023, 9163701024, 9163701025, 9163701026, 9163701027, 9163701028, 9163701029, 9163701030, 9163701031, 9163701032, 9163701033, 9163701034, 9163701035, 9163701036, 9163701037, 9163701038, 9163701039, 9163701040, 9163701041, 9163701042, 9163701043, 9163701044, 9163701045, 9163701046, 9163701047, 9163701048, 9163701049, 9163701051, 9163701052, 9163701053, 9163701054, 9163701056, 9163701057, 9163701058, 9163701059, 9163701060, 9163701061, 9163701063, 9163700168R, 9163700172R, 9163700176R, 9163700202R, 9163700206R, 9163700209R, 9163700215R, 9163700221R, 9163700234R, 9163700236R, 9163700242R, 9163700246R, 9163700247R, 9163700276R, 9163700281R, 9163700282R, 9163700293R, 9163700294R, 9163700296R, 9163700326R, 9163700327R, 9163700330R, 9163700355R, 9163700359R, 9163700397R, 9163700398R, 9163700400R, 9163700432R, 9163700479R, 9163700494R, 9163700562R, 9163700563R, 9163700564R, 9163700565R, 9163700573R, 9163700617R, 9163700811R, 9163700834R, 9163700837R, 9163700878R, 9163700881R, 9163700886R, 9163700904R, 9163700908R, 9163700915R, 9163700925R, 9163700951R, 9163700958R, 9163700969R, 9163700971R, 9163700986R, and 916370726R.

510(k) numbers

not on file

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

JJE

Firm FEI

3008272466

Firm city

Redmond

Firm state

WA

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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