FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#50158

Product

CELL-DYN Diluent/Sheath Reagent, for use with CELL-DYN Ruby, Sapphire and 4000 systems. List #01H73-01. Packaged in 20 Liter cubitainers.

FDA product code
GIFDiluent, Blood Cell
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Hematology
510(k) numbers
K051215, K061667, K961439
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number 42063I2, List Number 01H73-01

Why it was recalled

Results for tests of RBC, MCV, RDW, MPV and PLT may be falsely elevated or falsely decreased when the Cell Dyn Diluent/Sheath reagent is used with Cell-Dyn 4000, Ruby and Sapphire systems.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Recall initated 12/22/2006. Product letters were sent to consignees, as well as a customer reply form. The letters were sent with customer reply forms. Responses will be tracked via the response forms included with letters.

Recalling firm

Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Address
5440 Patrick Henry Dr, Santa Clara, California 95054-1113

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide, including California and Nevada. An Abbott Laboratories facility in Hong Kong.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2006-12-22
Posted by FDA
2007-03-01
Terminated
2007-11-28
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #50158. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.