Tecan recalls Freedom EVO 200 lab equipment due to gas springs not being replaced within the specified interval, which could lead to improper function during routine laboratory tasks.
Gas springs not always replaced within the interval specified.
Tecan is recalling Freedom EVO 200 lab equipment because gas springs may not be replaced within the required time frame. This could cause the device to malfunction during routine laboratory tasks like pipetting and liquid handling.
Gas springs in the Freedom EVO 200 are designed to assist with movement during lab tasks. If not replaced within the required interval, they may not function properly, potentially causing the device to malfunction during pipetting and liquid handling tasks.
Users of Tecan Freedom EVO 200 lab equipment for routine laboratory tasks are most at risk if the gas springs have not been replaced within the specified interval.
Check for the Freedom EVO 200 base units with serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including models like 10641200, 10641541, 30020020, and 30032020.
Look for the serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 222, 702, 714, 506000013, 511000005, 603000004, 702000004, 703000002, 703000005, 703000006, 707001360, 710000367, 801002513, 801003121, 802003688, 805002719, 809002562, 810000017, 812002002, 906005647, 908002944, 910006632, 1004001243, 1006000274, 1006009336, 1009002730, 1011003146, 1011004081, 1011004086, 1011004089, 1011004095, 1104000151, 1108006349, 1108006724, 1108006777, 1109000886, 1109001036, 1109006938, 1111008689, and 1203005259.
The Freedom EVO 200 is intended for routine laboratory tasks, such as general purpose pipetting and liquid handling.
The affected serial numbers are: 222, 702, 714, 506000013, 511000005, 603000004, 702000004, 703000002, 703000005, 703000006, 707001360, 710000367, 801002513, 801003121, 802003688, 805002719, 809002562, 810000017, 812002002, 906005647, 908002944, 910006632, 1004001243, 1006000274, 1006009336, 1009002730, 1011003146, 1011004081, 1011004086, 1011004089, 1011004095, 1104000151, 1108006349, 1108006724, 1108006777, 1109000886, 1109001036, 1109006938, 1111008689, and 1203005259.
The recall is happening because gas springs in the Freedom EVO 200 may not be replaced within the specified interval, which could lead to improper function during routine laboratory tasks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tecan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1851-2019 — Tecan Tecan Hello, I own a Tecan that is covered by recall Z-1851-2019 from Tecan. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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