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TEG 5000 Thrombelastograph Hemostasis Analyzer System; a multipurpose system for in vitro coagulation studies; Haemoneti

FDA device recall Z-1738-2011 · posted 2011-03-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Haemoscope Division of Haemonetics Corp
Reason for recall
Haemonetics has received a report of smoke from the unit with a power supply failure.
Action taken
Haemoscope sent letters to all of their U.S. accounts on January 24, 2011, via certified mail. The letters listed guidelines regarding proper use of the TEG 5000 System Power Supply to eliminate any potential risks such as electrical shorting or power supply damage. The information, which was printed in the letter, will also be available in an updated TEG User Manual soon to be released. A Caution label with installation instructions was included with the letter, to be applied to the back of the TEG unit. The accounts were requested to complete the enclosed acknowledgement form and fax it back to Haemoscope at 847-588-0455. Any questions were directed to 1-800-438-2834.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JPA
Quantity affected
1,155 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including CA, FL, MD, PA, OH, SC, TN, TX, and VA
Date initiated
2011-01-28
Date posted
2011-03-21
Date terminated
2012-03-12
Location
Niles, IL

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RecordFirmDate
THROMBELASTOGRAPH COAGULATION ANALYZER TEG-5000 SERIES (K002177)Haemoscope Corp.2000-09-14