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Sysmex America, Inc. recalls Sysmex Fluorocell(R) PLT Fluorocell PLT is used to stain platelets in a diluted blood sample for the counting of plate

Recalled November 1, 2017 · FDA recall Z-0045-2018 · Sysmex America

Hazard
There 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. The PLT-I results are unaffected. · FDA Class II
Units
23,239 units (9353 US)
Sold at
Worldwide 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, Ecuador, Kuwait, South Korea, and Costa Rica

Description

There 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. The PLT-I results are unaffected.

Product
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
Manufacturer(s)
Sysmex America, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →

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