FDA Recall Terminated

Cell-Dyn 1700CS (Closed Sampler) Hematology Analyzer, List Numbers 03H57-01 and 03H57-03, software controlled medical device for diagnostic use and CELL DYN Control Assay Disk, LIst Numbers 01H91-01 and 01H92-01 when used with above CELL DYN 1700, Abbott Laboratories Diagnostics Division

Recall: Z-1171-2007 · Initiated May 16, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1171-2007
Event Number
38042
Firm
Abbott Laboratories
FEI Number
2919069
Product Code
GKZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 16, 2007
Posted
August 18, 2007
Terminated
January 11, 2011
Address
5440 Patrick Henry Dr, Santa Clara, CA, 95054-1113

Description

Cell-Dyn 1700CS (Closed Sampler) Hematology Analyzer, List Numbers 03H57-01 and 03H57-03, software controlled medical device for diagnostic use and CELL DYN Control Assay Disk, LIst Numbers 01H91-01 and 01H92-01 when used with above CELL DYN 1700, Abbott Laboratories Diagnostics Division

Reason

Abnormal results may not be "flagged" appropriately because of a software anomaly. (Flags for the Hemoglobin (HGB), MCH and MCHC parameters when the upper assay paramter limit has been exceeded)

Action

The firm initially sent reports (Product Information Letters) of this issue to the field on May 7, 2007. The firm sent a notice with customer notification response form on May 16, 2007 (Product Correction Letter). In addition, product information letters are being packed with the instruments accessory kit and quality control products used with the Cell-Dyn 1700 system.

Distribution

WORLDWIDE: Product was distributed nationwide to all 50 states, as well as worldwide to Anguilla, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Columbia, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Quantity

4,197 units total (both models)