Recall Z-1069-2009

Abbott Laboratories · initiated December 10, 2008

Terminated

Product

Hematology Reagent Syringe, List number 08H49-02, used on the CELL-DYN Sapphire Automated Hematology Analyzer, List Number 08H00-01, manufactured by Abbott Diagnostics Division, Santa Clara, CA.

Codes / lots: Barcode numbers Starting with SYR-S12E-, and ending with 0066, 0074, 0078, 0079, 0097, 0100, 0244, 0130, 0134, 0144, 0145, 0146, 0147, 0245, 0148, 0153, 0211, 0213, 0216, 0217, 0247, 0218, 0222, 0224, 0225, 0232, 0234, 0248, 0235, 0236, 0237, 0239, 0240, and 0243.

Reason for recall

Some syringes were improperly assembled and are therefore not usable, due to an incorrect nut on the syringe shell.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

Recall initiated on December 10, 2008. A product recall letter and reply form were cent to CELL-DYN Sapphire customers who received syringes between September 16, 2008 and October 28, 2008 to US customers, and to November 5, 2008 for Outside-of-US customers.

Details

Recall number
Z-1069-2009
Initiated
December 10, 2008
Posted by FDA
April 23, 2009
Terminated
December 27, 2010
Product code
GKZ – Counter, Differential Cell
Quantity
30 syringes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Canada, and Germany.
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA

Official FDA recall record