FDA Recall Terminated

CELL-DYN Sapphire Probe Detector PCB Assembly (also called the Aspiration Bottom Sensor) used on the Cell-Dyn Sapphire Hematology Analyzer, Manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA

Recall: Z-2421-2010 · Initiated April 5, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2421-2010
Event Number
56422
Firm
Abbott Laboratories
FEI Number
2919069
Product Code
GKZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 5, 2010
Posted
September 14, 2010
Terminated
May 17, 2011
Address
5440 Patrick Henry Dr, Santa Clara, CA, 95054-1113

Description

CELL-DYN Sapphire Probe Detector PCB Assembly (also called the Aspiration Bottom Sensor) used on the Cell-Dyn Sapphire Hematology Analyzer, Manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA

Reason

Under certain conditions in closed mode of operations, the Aspiration Probe Detector PCB assembly may fail to operate properly and provide inaccurate results.

Action

Abbott Diagnostics Division of Santa Clara, CA initiated a field correction of the CELL-DYN Sapphire Probe Detector Assembly used on the CELL-DYN Sapphire Hemotology Analyzer, on April 5, 2010. The correction is being addressed through field service representatives and a mandatory Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). The TSB requires inspection, testing, and potential replacement of the affected assembly. The firm will not be issuing a seperate notification. For questions regarding this correction please contact (408) 982-4800, or fax (408) 982-4863.

Distribution

Product was distributed to 926 retailers throughout the US and to argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Germany, Hong King, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Venezuela.

Quantity

926 units