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PENTRA C200, Part Number: A11A01629. The Pentra C200 system is a fully automated chemistry analyzer using colorimetry, t

FDA device recall Z-0633-2013 · posted 2013-01-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
Reason for recall
Horiba Medical is recalling the ABX PENTRA AST CP because during the AST application validation on the Pentra C200 using an Audit Systems linearity kit, it was determined that two higher values for AST (expected at 800 U/L and 1000 U/L) were recorded at 280 and 199 U/L without alarm.
Action taken
Horiba Medical sent a Field Safety Notification and Acknowledgement Letter dated November 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter notified the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 calendar days via mail, email or fax. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local representative. For questions regarding this recall call 714-273-9254.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
384 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including CA, OK, NY, FL, AZ, NY, VA, and TX.
Date initiated
2012-10-10
Date posted
2013-01-03
Date terminated
2013-09-12
Location
Irvine, CA

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