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CELL-DYN Sapphire Probe Detector PCB Assembly (also called the Aspiration Bottom Sensor) used on the Cell-Dyn Sapphire H

FDA device recall Z-2421-2010 · posted 2010-09-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories
Reason for recall
Under certain conditions in closed mode of operations, the Aspiration Probe Detector PCB assembly may fail to operate properly and provide inaccurate results.
Action taken
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.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GKZ
Quantity affected
926 units
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,
Date initiated
2010-04-05
Date posted
2010-09-14
Date terminated
2011-05-17
Location
Santa Clara, CA

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