# FDA recall Z-0728-2018

> **Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc.** · Class III · device recall initiated 2017-08-02.

## Product

JANUS  & JANUS G3 Automated Workstation is an automated programmable liquid handling instrument intended for use in clinical settings to facilitate the pipetting and dilution of solutions in sample preparation work flows.

## Reason for recall

We have become aware through internal testing that JANUS and Janus G3 Automated Workstations were failing production final acceptance testing due to a  Horizontal Motion Error  message displayed on the system. Further investigation concluded that two printed circuit boards (PCB) used in MDT models of Janus and Janus G3 were manufactured with the incorrect resistor values. This anomaly affects component part number 7101640 (PCB-Quad Motor Controller MDT) and part number 7101647 (PCB-Quad Motor Controller Gripper). This anomaly could result in the  Horizontal Motion Error  being displayed and result in instrument down time.  Until PerkinElmer s corrective measures are completed, we request you;  ¿ Be aware that there is potential for the  Horizontal Motion Error  message to display which could result in instrument down time.  ¿ Follow guidance provided in the Janus Automated Workstation User Manual when the  Horizontal Motion Error  message displays.  ¿ If you have additional questions, 

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0728-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-08-02
- **Report date:** 2018-03-07
- **Termination date:** 2018-07-31

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0728-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0728-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0728-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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