FDA Recall Terminated

PENTRA C200, Part Number: A11A01629. The Pentra C200 system is a fully automated chemistry analyzer using colorimetry, turbidmetry and potentiometry technologies. It is mostly dedicated to in vitro diagnostic analyses based on homogeneous samples such as serum, plasma and uring.

Recall: Z-0633-2013 · Initiated October 10, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0633-2013
Event Number
63838
Firm
Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
FEI Number
3002698356
Product Code
JJE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
October 10, 2012
Posted
January 3, 2013
Terminated
September 12, 2013
Address
34 Bunsen, Irvine, CA, 92618-4210

Description

PENTRA C200, Part Number: A11A01629. The Pentra C200 system is a fully automated chemistry analyzer using colorimetry, turbidmetry and potentiometry technologies. It is mostly dedicated to in vitro diagnostic analyses based on homogeneous samples such as serum, plasma and uring.

Reason

Horiba Medical is recalling the ABX PENTRA AST CP because during the AST application validation on the Pentra C200 using an Audit Systems linearity kit, it was determined that two higher values for AST (expected at 800 U/L and 1000 U/L) were recorded at 280 and 199 U/L without alarm.

Action

Horiba Medical sent a Field Safety Notification and Acknowledgement Letter dated November 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter notified the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 calendar days via mail, email or fax. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local representative. For questions regarding this recall call 714-273-9254.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including CA, OK, NY, FL, AZ, NY, VA, and TX.

Quantity

384 units