FDA Recall Terminated

Abbott brand CELL-DYN Emerald Diluent Reagent, 10 mL, List Number: 09H48-02, Product is manufactured and distributed by Abbott Diagnostics Division, Santa Clara. CA Designed for use on the CELL-DYN Emerald System, which is an automated hematology analyzer designed for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories.

Recall: Z-1668-2011 · Initiated September 30, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1668-2011
Event Number
56968
Firm
Abbott Laboratories
FEI Number
2919069
Product Code
GKZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
September 30, 2010
Posted
March 17, 2011
Terminated
April 7, 2011
Address
5440 Patrick Henry Dr, Santa Clara, CA, 95054-1113

Description

Abbott brand CELL-DYN Emerald Diluent Reagent, 10 mL, List Number: 09H48-02, Product is manufactured and distributed by Abbott Diagnostics Division, Santa Clara. CA Designed for use on the CELL-DYN Emerald System, which is an automated hematology analyzer designed for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories.

Reason

The product bar code label, when scanned, indicates that the volume is 10 mL rather than the correct volume of 10,000 mL. Analytical results are not impacted, although, there is a potential for delay in generating results.

Action

Product Recall notification letters were sent on 9/30/2010. The letter identified the affected product, an explanation of the problem, patient impact, and necessary actions. Consignees are to contact their local hematology customer support representative to arrange for replacement of the CELL-DYN Emerald Diluent Lot. Once the replacement lot has been received, customers should destroy the affected lot according to their laboratory procedures. A copy of the letter should be retained for their records and the Customer Reply Form should be completed and returned via fax or e-mail. US customers should contact Customer Support at 1-877-4ABBOTT, if they have questions.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of PA, NY, CA, NC, IL, TX, KS, UT, VA, FL, AR, TN, MN, NE, MI, and DE and the country of Germany.

Quantity

322 units