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Z-1738-2011

TEG 5000 Thrombelastograph Hemostasis Analyzer System; a multipurpose system for in vitro coagulation...

Haemoscope Division of Haemonetics Corp / initiated 2011-01-28 / Terminated

Haemoscope Division of Haemonetics Corp began a recall of TEG 5000 Thrombelastograph Hemostasis Analyzer System; a multipurpose system for in vitro coagulation studies; Haemonetics, Haemoscope Division, Niles, IL... on . The reason FDA records is "Haemonetics has received a report of smoke from the unit with a power supply failure". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1738-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Haemoscope Division of Haemonetics Corp
Product
TEG 5000 Thrombelastograph Hemostasis Analyzer System; a multipurpose system for in vitro coagulation studies; Haemonetics, Haemoscope Division, Niles, IL 60714; list number 07-022 a multipurpose system for in vitro coagulation studies
Product code
JPA System, Multipurpose For In Vitro Coagulation Studies
Reason for recall
Haemonetics has received a report of smoke from the unit with a power supply failure.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Haemoscope sent letters to all of their U.S. accounts on January 24, 2011, via certified mail. The letters listed guidelines regarding proper use of the TEG 5000 System Power Supply to eliminate any potential risks such as electrical shorting or power supply damage. The information, which was printed in the letter, will also be available in an updated TEG User Manual soon to be released. A Caution label with installation instructions was included with the letter, to be applied to the back of the TEG unit. The accounts were requested to complete the enclosed acknowledgement form and fax it back to Haemoscope at 847-588-0455. Any questions were directed to 1-800-438-2834.
Quantity in commerce
1,155 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including CA, FL, MD, PA, OH, SC, TN, TX, and VA
Product codes and lots
list 07-022 (TEG 5000), all serial numbers