FDA recall record

Sysmex Fluorocell PLT reagent, Catalog #CD994563 Fluorocell PLT is used to stain platelets recall — FDA Z-2770-2016

There is a potential that fluorescent platelet (PLT-F) and immature platelet fraction (IPF%) results performed using the recalled lots may exhibit lower…

Class IIclassification
Z-2770-2016official record ID
Sep 21, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2770-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSysmex America Inc.
Report dateSep 21, 2016
Recall initiation dateJul 1, 2016
Quantity3868 units
LocationLincolnshire, IL, United States

Official product description

Fluorocell PLT reagent, Catalog #CD994563 Fluorocell PLT is used to stain platelets in a diluted blood sample for the counting of platelets with the Sysmex XN-Series automated hematology analyzers

Why the product was recalled

There is a potential that fluorescent platelet (PLT-F) and immature platelet fraction (IPF%) results performed using the recalled lots may exhibit lower than expected PLT-F and IPF values. The issue may be recognized by a large discrepancy between the Impedance platelet (PLT-I) value and a false low PLT-F value. In most cases, the falsely decreased PLT-F results displayed a "PLT Abn Scattergram" message with asterisks beside the results indicating the data is unreliable. In rare instances, platelet flags may be absent. The PLT-I counts are unaffected. The PLT-F is a reflex test used to confirm PLT-I results due to flagging or low values. As such, the likely impact to patient results is low. Affected results display a discrepancy between the PLT-I and PLT-F, with lower than expected PLT-F results that do not match the patient's clinical picture.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide, Washington DC) Canada; Cuba; Chile; and Dominican Republic.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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