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CELL-DYN Sapphire Hematology Analyzer, List numbers 08H00-01, 08H00-03 A multi- parameter, automated hematology analyzer

FDA device recall Z-0306-2009 · posted 2008-11-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories
Reason for recall
Exposed wire resulted in minor electrical shock and burn to the service technician
Action taken
Recall issued August 22, 2008. Technical service bulletin was issued for all field personnel via internal database. No customer communication is planned as customers are instructed *not* to remove the cover, which is necessary to access the area.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
GKZ
Quantity affected
958 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China WFOTC, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Si
Date initiated
2008-08-25
Date posted
2008-11-21
Date terminated
2011-01-06
Location
Santa Clara, CA

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