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Abbott CELL-DYN 3000 Hematology Analyzer

Company
Abbott Laboratories
Recall Initiated
May 11, 2007
Posted
August 29, 2007
Terminated
June 19, 2008
Recall Number
Z-1198-2007
Quantity
3,429 units, all models
Firm Location
Santa Clara, CA

Reason for Recall

The product failed electrostatic discharge testing, which could result in product failure.

Distribution

Worldwide, including USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Lot / Code Info

Model number CELL-DYN 3000 CS: List Numbers 91323-01 and 91323-03, all serial numbers distributed on or before May 3, 2007. Model number CELL-DYN 3000 SL: List Numbers 91325-01 and 91325-03; all serial numbers distributed on or before May 3, 2007.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Mandatory Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) are being issued to Field Service to upgrade all instruments in the field. All customers will be contacted by Field Service to schedule this mandatory upgrade. The upgrades are expected to take 12 months.

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