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Hematology Reagent Syringe, List number 08H49-02, used on the CELL-DYN Sapphire Automated Hematology Analyzer, List Numb

FDA device recall Z-1069-2009 · posted 2009-04-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories
Reason for recall
Some syringes were improperly assembled and are therefore not usable, due to an incorrect nut on the syringe shell.
Action taken
Recall initiated on December 10, 2008. A product recall letter and reply form were cent to CELL-DYN Sapphire customers who received syringes between September 16, 2008 and October 28, 2008 to US customers, and to November 5, 2008 for Outside-of-US customers.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GKZ
Quantity affected
30 syringes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Canada, and Germany.
Date initiated
2008-12-10
Date posted
2009-04-23
Date terminated
2010-12-27
Location
Santa Clara, CA

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