| Class 2 Device Recall CELLDYN Emerald Hematology Analyzer System | |
Date Initiated by Firm | March 23, 2010 |
Date Posted | March 18, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 18, 2011 |
Recall Number | Z-1733-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
55146 |
510(K)Number | K081495 |
Product Classification |
Counter, differential cell - Product Code GKZ
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Product | Abbott brand CELL-DYN Emerald Hematology Analyzer System; List Numbers: 09H39-01; The product is manufactured in France for Abbott Diagnostics Division of Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL
The CELL-DYN Emerald is an automated hematology analyzer designed for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories. |
Code Information |
All serial numbers. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Abbott Laboratories 5440 Patrick Henry Dr Santa Clara CA 95054-1113
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For Additional Information Contact | Kelly E. Duffy 408-982-4800 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Abbott has determined that gain settings for the non-standard specimen types may not match the gain settings for the standard specimen type. There is the potential for impact to product performance. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Software design (manufacturing process) |
Action | The firm, Abbott, sent two "Product Correction" letters one dated March 23,2010 and a follow-up letter dated July 1, 2010, via express mail to all its consignees/customers. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to perform the following steps, noted in the letter, to print and verify their gain setting. Abbott informed the customers that they would receive a mandatory software update and were instructed to install the CELL-DYN Emerald according to the attached instructions, and to complete and return the Customer Reply form via fax to 1-800-777-0051 or email to QAGCO@abbott.com.
Should you have any questions or would like to discuss in more detail, contact Director Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Abbott Hematology at 408-567-3403. |
Quantity in Commerce | 891 units |
Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA including: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV; and countries including: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, St. Eustalius & St. Martin, and Turks & Caicos. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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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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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = GKZ
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