ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0045-2018 ยท KQC Stains, Hematology

Sysmex America, Inc.

Sysmex Fluorocell(R) PLT 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

DateOct 16, 2017 (initiated Sep 8, 2017)
StatusCompleted
ReasonThere is potential that fluorescent platelet (PLT-F) and immature platelet fraction (IPF%, #) results obtained using the lots listed above may exhibit lower than actual PLT-F and IPF values. The issue may be recognized by a large discrepancy between the impedance platelet (PLT-I) result and the PLT-F result. In most cases, the falsely decreased PLT-F results display a PLT Abn Scattergram message with an asterisk beside the result or an Action Message: Difference between PLT and PLT- F. Check the results. These are indicators of unreliable data. In rare instances, platelet flags may be absent
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionSysmex sent a Customer Letter dated August 2017 to all affected customers. The customer was directed to examine their inventory for the affected lot numbers and report back to Sysmex. .Customers with questions should call 1-888-879-7639, option 2 (if within the U.S.) or 1-888-679-7639 (for customers in Canada)
Quantity23,239 units (9353 US)
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US (nationwide including Puerto Rico) Internationally to New Zealand, Brazil, India, Philippines, Nicaragua, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Viet Nam, Colombia, Pakistan, Malaysia, Dubai, Germany, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Uruguay Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Honduras, E
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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