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Z-0256-2013Class II

Sysmex XE-2100C Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation...

Sysmex America, Inc. / initiated 2012-06-01 / Terminated / root cause: design

Sysmex America, Inc. began a recall of Sysmex XE-2100C Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. White... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "There is a variation of reticulocyte counts between XE Series (XE-2100, XE-5000) and XT-Series (XT-2000i, XT-4000i) hematology analyzers that may result in a retic counts that are an average of 21% lower on the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0256-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Sysmex America, Inc.
Product
Sysmex XE-2100C Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. White Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060; catalog #053-2311-4 The Sysmex XE-2100C is an automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.
Product code
GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Reason for recall
There is a variation of reticulocyte counts between XE Series (XE-2100, XE-5000) and XT-Series (XT-2000i, XT-4000i) hematology analyzers that may result in a retic counts that are an average of 21% lower on the XE-Series because of a low bias.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Sysmex America, Inc. sent a "PRODUCT NOTIFICATION" letter dated May 2012 to all affected customers on June 1, 2012. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The letter instructs customers to review patient results to determine if their Reference Intervals need adjustment, and to review QC results via Insight and document any change that may be linked to the date of calibration if appropriate. Any questions concerning the information contained in the notification were directed to the Sysmex Technical Assistance Center at 1-888-879-7639.
Quantity in commerce
69 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including Puerto Rico.
Product codes and lots
catalog ##053-2311-4, all serial numbers

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0256-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0254-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0255-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0256-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated