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Class 2 Device Recall Sysmex StromatolyserIM (SIM220A)

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  Class 2 Device Recall Sysmex StromatolyserIM (SIM220A) see related information
Date Initiated by Firm April 11, 2011
Date Posted August 23, 2011
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on March 14, 2012
Recall Number Z-3063-2011
Recall Event ID 59523
Product Classification Products, red-cell lysing products - Product Code GGK
Product Sysmex Stromatolyser-IM; a lytic reagent for use with the XE-2100, XE-2100L and XE-5000 Series Sysmex Automated Hematology Analyzers; the reagent solution is supplied in a 10-liter cubetainer (cardboard cube with a 10-liter plastic liner); Sysmex America, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; catalog number SIM-220A.

The STROMATOLYSER-IM lysing reagent is used to destroy red blood cells to aid in the counting and characterization on immature white blood cells. This reagent is used on the Sysmex XE-Series and SE Series hematology analyzers.
Code Information Catalog number SIM-220A, lot numbers Y0053, Y0054, Y0055
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Sysmex America, Inc.
1 Nelson C White Pkwy
Mundelein IL 60060-9528
For Additional Information Contact Peter Osella
847-996-4500
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 The affected lots of Stromatolyser-IM lysing reagent were found to be contaminated with Pseudomonas bacteria, which resulted in rising IMI channel background counts, increased false "Platelet Clump" flags and a strong sulfur-like odor when used on the XE-2100, XE-2100L and XE-5000 analyzers.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Process change control
Action Sysmex America, Inc. sent a "PRODUCT NOTIFICATION" letter dated April 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the affected SIM lots, and to remove affected lots from their analyzers as soon as possible to avoid long-term performance problems on the analyzer. A Stromatolyser -IM (220-A) Voluntary Recall form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to Sysmex Customer Service at 800-689-8296. The form will be used to place orders to replace the affected product. Any questions concerning the information contained in the notification are directed to the Sysmex Technical Assistance Center at 1-888-879-7639.
Quantity in Commerce 1,887 cubetainers
Distribution Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide and Puerto Rico) and the countries of Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Netherland Antilles and Peru.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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