pocH-100i; sysmex; Automated Hematology Analyzer; 7.3" x 13.8" x 18.1" / 30.8 lbs.; Sysmex Corporation; 1-5-1 Wakinohama

FDA device recall Z-0100-2014 · posted 2013-10-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Sysmex America Inc

Reason for recall

The data printed on the thermal printer may omit a digit or decimal point in the results or sample identification number.

Action taken

The firm, Sysmex, sent a "Product Notification-FIELD CORRECTION" letter dated May 2013 to all customers in the U.S. and Canada on May 15, 2013 by U.S. Mail. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers will be contacted by a Sysmex Service Representative within the following 90 days to schedule an appointment to replace the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) on the internal printer. The repair will be performed during an on-site service visit. The customers were instructed to, until the repair can be made, use the thermal printer for reporting results; to compare the sample identification, values and decimal points on the printout with the data on the LCD screen for accuracy. If you have any questions concerning this information, please email the Sysmex Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Simply click on email TAC button on the home page of the CRC, complete the form that appears and then click the submit to send your question to TAC. Sending an email to TAC is recommended for non-urgent requests. For urgent request, call the Technical Assistance Center at 1-888-879-7639.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

GKZ

Quantity affected

193 units

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico and states of: AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX,

Date initiated

2013-05-15

Date posted

2013-10-18

Date terminated

2016-08-15

Location

Lincolnshire, IL

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