Recall Z-1170-2007

Abbott Laboratories · initiated May 16, 2007

Terminated

Product

CELL-DYN 1700 Hematology Analyzer, List Numbers 03H53-01 and 03H53-03, software controlled medical device for diagnostic use., and CELL DYN Control Assay Disk, LIst Numbers 01H91-01 and 01H92-01 when used with above CELL DYN 1700, Abbott Laboratories Diagnostics Division

Codes / lots: All serial numbers.

Reason for recall

Abnormal results may not be "flagged" appropriately because of a software anomaly. (Flags for the Hemoglobin (HGB), MCH and MCHC parameters when the upper assay paramter limit has been exceeded)

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

The firm initially sent reports (Product Information Letters) of this issue to the field on May 7, 2007. The firm sent a notice with customer notification response form on May 16, 2007 (Product Correction Letter). In addition, product information letters are being packed with the instruments accessory kit and quality control products used with the Cell-Dyn 1700 system.

Details

Recall number
Z-1170-2007
Initiated
May 16, 2007
Posted by FDA
August 18, 2007
Terminated
January 11, 2011
Product code
GKZ – Counter, Differential Cell
Quantity
4,197 units total (both models)
Distribution
WORLDWIDE: Product was distributed nationwide to all 50 states, as well as worldwide to Anguilla, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Columbia, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand…
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1171-2007 Cell-Dyn 1700CS (Closed Sampler) Hematology Analyzer, List Numbers 03H57-01 and…Abnormal results may not be "flagged" appropriately because of a software anomaly. (Flags for the Hemoglobin… 05/16/2007Terminated