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CELL-DYN Emerald Hematology Analyzer, model number 09H39-01. Distributed by Abbott Diagnostics Division, Santa Clara, CA. Automated analyzer intended for in-vitro diagnostic use in the clinical laboratory.

Company
Abbott Laboratories
Recall Initiated
July 16, 2009
Posted
October 19, 2009
Terminated
December 6, 2010
Recall Number
Z-0065-2010
Quantity
411 units
Firm Location
Santa Clara, CA

Reason for Recall

Software bug. The CELL-DYN Emerald WBC L1 flag is configured incorrectly. The flag is not generated according to system requirements.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and WV), Canada, Germany, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and South Korea.

Lot / Code Info

All Serial Numbers under Product Listing Number: 09H39-01.

Root Cause

Software design

Action Taken

Abbott Diagnostics issued a "Product Correction" notice dated July 16, 2009 describing the affected product. The notice was sent to all currently active users and included a customer reply form, a software update and installation instructions. For further information, contact Abbott Customer Support at 1-877-4ABBOTT. Customers outside the U.S. should contact your local hematology customer support representative.

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