FDA Recall Terminated

Mikro 12-24 Centrifuge with 2050 Rotor TYP #2070 and TYP 2070-01. Used for the purpose of determining the hematocrit count of a patient sample by way of applying centrifugal force in a manner that separates red blood cells and allows the proportion of red cell mass to plasma to be measured.

Recall: Z-0612-2010 · Initiated November 21, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0612-2010
Event Number
53941
Firm
Hettich Instruments Management I
FEI Number
3004578971
Product Code
GKG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 21, 2009
Posted
January 21, 2010
Terminated
October 25, 2011
Address
100 Cummings Ctr, Ste 130g, Beverly, MA, 01915-6127

Description

Mikro 12-24 Centrifuge with 2050 Rotor TYP #2070 and TYP 2070-01. Used for the purpose of determining the hematocrit count of a patient sample by way of applying centrifugal force in a manner that separates red blood cells and allows the proportion of red cell mass to plasma to be measured.

Reason

Centrifuge Rotor Failure: may crack, break, and explode outside the centrifuge.

Action

Hettich Instruments notified Distributors by email on 11/21/09, to the Request For Urgent Action notifications, dated 11/23/2009. There is a description of how to identify a recalled rotor as well as a description of the replacement metal rotor that is to be used in place of the list of centrifuges affected by this recall. Customers are to cease using the setup described and contact their distributor or the firm. The firm will replace the plastic housing with a metal housing. Questions should be directed to 978-232-3957.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of CT and IN, and country of Canada.

Quantity

46 units total