FDA Recall Terminated

ACL TOP 700 LAS PN 000280030 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic clinical use in the hemostasis laboratory for coagulation and/or fibrinolysis testing in the assessment of thrombosis and/or hemostasis. The systems provide results for both direct hemostasis measurements and calculated parameters.

Recall: Z-0137-2011 · Initiated August 13, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0137-2011
Event Number
56657
Firm
Instrumentation Laboratory Co.
FEI Number
1217183
Product Code
GKP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
August 13, 2010
Posted
October 25, 2010
Terminated
May 23, 2012
Address
180 Hartwell Road, Bedford, MA, 01730-2443

Description

ACL TOP 700 LAS PN 000280030 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic clinical use in the hemostasis laboratory for coagulation and/or fibrinolysis testing in the assessment of thrombosis and/or hemostasis. The systems provide results for both direct hemostasis measurements and calculated parameters.

Reason

Software: New data check, "Multiple Threshold Check", was added to identify and fail abnormal (bimodal) clot curves

Action

Instrumentaion Laboratory notified the US Distributor/Canada via BCI Service Modification Notice (#10793) on August 13, 2010. The Mandatory software upgrade to Verison V4.3.0 in the United States and Canada will be conducted by BCI service representatives and tracked through the distributor, Beckman Coulter (BCI). International Affiliates/Dealers: Worldwide Regulatory Notices were e-mailed to IL international affiliates and dealers, notifying them of the mandatory software upgrade, providing issue description and a risk summary and the support. The upgrades were to be handled through the local representatives.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution, USA and Canada

Quantity

5 units