ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1334-06 ยท GKZ Counter, Differential Cell

ABX Diagnostics Inc

ABX Pentra 120,120R,120DX, automated hematology analyzer

DateAug 3, 2006 (initiated Mar 24, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonLabels can be incorrectly placed on a sample tube resulting in a possible error in results attributed to a sample.
Root causeOther
ActionNotifications have been prepared advising that following an occurrence observed outside of the United States, HORIBAABX is providing information regarding the rare circumstance of a label being incorrectly placed on a sample tube, resulting in a possible error in results attributed to a sample. The March 24, 2006, letter identifies various conditions in which the anomaly occurs. In order to prevent this type of incident, the firm recommends that the customer ensure that the identification label is firmly attached to the sample tubes during their positioning or removal from the racks.
DistributionNationwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K022200PENTRA 120/PENTRA 120 RETIC OPTIONS SPS, MODEL PENTRA 120
Abx Diagnostics, Jul 29, 2002
K050719ABX PENTRA DX 120: OPTION SPS EVOLUTION
Horiba Abx, Apr 26, 2005