# FDA recall Z-2541-2018

> **Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-04-02.

## Product

PR4100 Microplate Reader US, Catalog Number 45591587    Product Usage:  The PR4100 Microplate Reader is a 96 well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density-OD) of liquid media. The instrument is intended to be used primarily for the in vitro diagnostic analysis of samples from the human body to obtain information oh physiological and pathological states.

## Reason for recall

The connector of the power supply was capable of fitting other components provided with the system.  However, the voltage output of the reader power supply is incompatible with the other component and, if incorrectly connected, could result in irreparable damage to the system.

## Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution inn the states of : AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2541-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-04-02
- **Report date:** 2018-08-01

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2541-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2541-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2541-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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