BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Sysmex XE-5000 Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. White Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060; catalog #063-7591-7 The Sysmex XE-5000 is an automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The XE-5000 performs analyses using the following methods: RF/DC Detection Method, Sheath Row DC Detection Method, and Flow Cytometry Methods using a Semiconductor Laser. Particle characterization and identification is based on detection of forward scatter, fluorescence and adaptive cluster analysis. Using the same reagents as the XE-2100, the XE-5000 automatically classifies cells from blood and body fluids and carries out all processes automatically from aspiration of the sample to outputting the results.

    Recall: Z-0255-2013 · Initiated June 1, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0255-2013
    Event Number
    62580
    Firm
    Sysmex America, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000515253
    Product Code
    GKZ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    June 1, 2012
    Posted
    November 6, 2012
    Terminated
    August 22, 2016
    Address
    1 Nelson C White Pkwy, Mundelein, IL, 60060-9528

    Description

    Sysmex XE-5000 Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. White Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060; catalog #063-7591-7 The Sysmex XE-5000 is an automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The XE-5000 performs analyses using the following methods: RF/DC Detection Method, Sheath Row DC Detection Method, and Flow Cytometry Methods using a Semiconductor Laser. Particle characterization and identification is based on detection of forward scatter, fluorescence and adaptive cluster analysis. Using the same reagents as the XE-2100, the XE-5000 automatically classifies cells from blood and body fluids and carries out all processes automatically from aspiration of the sample to outputting the results.

    Reason

    There is a variation of reticulocyte counts between XE Series (XE-2100, XE-5000) and XT-Series (XT-2000i, XT-4000i) hematology analyzers that may result in a retic counts that are an average of 21% lower on the XE-Series because of a low bias.

    Action

    Sysmex America, Inc. sent a "PRODUCT NOTIFICATION" letter dated May 2012 to all affected customers on June 1, 2012. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The letter instructs customers to review patient results to determine if their Reference Intervals need adjustment, and to review QC results via Insight and document any change that may be linked to the date of calibration if appropriate. Any questions concerning the information contained in the notification were directed to the Sysmex Technical Assistance Center at 1-888-879-7639.

    Distribution

    Nationwide distribution: USA including Puerto Rico.

    Quantity

    763 units