Recall Z-1198-2007

Abbott Laboratories · initiated May 11, 2007

Terminated

Product

Abbott CELL-DYN 3000 Hematology Analyzer

Codes / lots: Model number CELL-DYN 3000 CS: List Numbers 91323-01 and 91323-03, all serial numbers distributed on or before May 3, 2007. Model number CELL-DYN 3000 SL: List Numbers 91325-01 and 91325-03; all serial numbers distributed on or before May 3, 2007.

Reason for recall

The product failed electrostatic discharge testing, which could result in product failure.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Mandatory Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) are being issued to Field Service to upgrade all instruments in the field. All customers will be contacted by Field Service to schedule this mandatory upgrade. The upgrades are expected to take 12 months.

Details

Recall number
Z-1198-2007
Initiated
May 11, 2007
Posted by FDA
August 29, 2007
Terminated
June 19, 2008
Product code
GKZ – Counter, Differential Cell
Quantity
3,429 units, all models
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1199-2007 Abbott CELL-DYN 3500 Hematology AnalyzerThe product failed electrostatic discharge testing, which could result in product failure. 05/11/2007Terminated
Z-1200-2007 Abbott CELL-DYN 3700 Hematology AnalyzerThe product failed electrostatic discharge testing, which could result in product failure. 05/11/2007Terminated