BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Minotrol 16, Model Numbers: 2043748, 2043752, 2043756, Lot Number: MX090(Levels: Low, Normal, and High). Minotrol 16 is a tri-level control intended for in vitro diagnostic use in monitoring the accuracy and precision on HORIBA Medical hematology blood cell counters using HORIBA Medical reagents. Minotrol 16 is an in vitro diagnostic reagent composed of human erythrocytes, mammalian leukocytes, and platelets in a plasma-like fluid with preservatives. Minotrol 16 is a stable material that provides a means of determining the accuracy and precision of hematology blood cell counters. It is handled in the same manner as a patient specimen. The assay tables are determined on validated instruments using the appropriate reagents

    Recall: Z-0429-2013 · Initiated September 14, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0429-2013
    Event Number
    63539
    Firm
    Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
    FEI Number
    3002698356
    Product Code
    JPK
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    September 14, 2012
    Posted
    November 21, 2012
    Terminated
    April 22, 2013
    Address
    34 Bunsen, Irvine, CA, 92618-4210

    Description

    Minotrol 16, Model Numbers: 2043748, 2043752, 2043756, Lot Number: MX090(Levels: Low, Normal, and High). Minotrol 16 is a tri-level control intended for in vitro diagnostic use in monitoring the accuracy and precision on HORIBA Medical hematology blood cell counters using HORIBA Medical reagents. Minotrol 16 is an in vitro diagnostic reagent composed of human erythrocytes, mammalian leukocytes, and platelets in a plasma-like fluid with preservatives. Minotrol 16 is a stable material that provides a means of determining the accuracy and precision of hematology blood cell counters. It is handled in the same manner as a patient specimen. The assay tables are determined on validated instruments using the appropriate reagents

    Reason

    HORIBA Medical Irvine Technical Support received reports from some customers that have experienced high recover values for Hemoglobin when using Minotrol 16 lot #MX090 (Level High). Customer communication was sent 10/01/2010.

    Action

    HORIBA Medical sent a Product Information Notice letter dated November 5, 2010 via Fax. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to follow the instructions included with the Product Information Notice. For questions customers were instructed to call the Technical Support Hotline at 1-888-903-5001. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-0500, ext 208.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    22,954