FDA recall record

Abbott Laboratories Emerald Diluent Tubing, List number 09H50-01, accompanying CELL-DYN recall — FDA Z-0173-2020

The diluent tubing used on the instrument appears cloudy or to have a powder/film on the inner and outer surfaces which may result in falsely elevated…

Class IIclassification
Z-0173-2020official record ID
Oct 30, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0173-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAbbott Laboratories
Report dateOct 30, 2019
Recall initiation dateMay 9, 2019
Quantity22 analyzers with tubing
LocationSanta Clara, CA, United States

Official product description

Emerald Diluent Tubing, List number 09H50-01, accompanying CELL-DYN Emerald instrument, List number 09H39-01. The firm name on the label is Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL.

Why the product was recalled

The diluent tubing used on the instrument appears cloudy or to have a powder/film on the inner and outer surfaces which may result in falsely elevated platelet results.

Distribution information

Distribution was made to GA, LA, MA, NC, NY, SC, and TX. There was no military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, and Serbia.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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