Firm has received complaints from customers of "Abnormal Reaction" errors occurring on calibrations, QC and patient samples. The Abnormal Reaction flag is being triggered by an internal check in the method for atypical particle reagent aggregation.
Spacelabs Healthcare has learned through several reports that the input circuit may fail and the monitor will go on battery mode. The monitor will function normally until the batteries become depleted and then the monitor will shut down. In addition the monitor may fail to turn on due to an internal short.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio
This recall was initiated because some customers were experiencing an alarm during Creatinine calibration "REAG RANGE HIGH". This alarm caused the calibration to fail and prevented the user from using the Creatinine assay.
Based on a retrospective review of quality data, AC Control boards used in the manufacture of the HX2 Temperature Management System were identified as being manufactured using the incorrect flux material. Use of the incorrect flux may contribute to premature board failure. A search of TCVS complaints revealed 3 complaints received related to the HX2 failure. Each failure occurred during set up
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the arterial and cardioplegia monitors for the Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000. The malfunctions can be broadly categorized as follows monitor power malfunctions, inability to measure pressure and inaccurate and/or false pressure alarms. If the malfunction of the arterial or cardio
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.
Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. in Plantation, FL recalled the Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack (Product part 501-605, Lot #1005-549 and Product part 501-607, Lot #1005-549) which is used for in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments. The recall was imitated due to receipt of customers stating the MCV values and RDW% recovered for Boule
Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. in Plantation, FL recalled the Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack (Product part 501-605, Lot #1005-549 and Product part 501-607, Lot #1005-549) which is used for in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments. The recall was imitated due to receipt of customers stating the MCV values and RDW% recovered for Boule
Shimadzu is recalling Diagnostic X-ray Beam-Limiting Device, Mobile x-ray system and Diagnostic x-ray tube assembly because they do not comply with the Product Performance Standards, 21CFR 1020.30 (m) Beam quality --(1) Half-value layer (HVL), which was revised in 2006. Certain devices might not comply with the requirements for them in some x-ray generating condition after the revision in 2006.
Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. in Plantation, FL recalled Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack (Product Part 501-605, Lot #1102-575 and 1102-576; Product Part 501-607, Lot #1102-576; and Product Part 502-012, Lot #1102-574) which is used for in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments. The recall was initiated due to the receipt of a complai
Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. in Plantation, FL recalled Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack (Product Part 501-605, Lot #1102-575 and 1102-576; Product Part 501-607, Lot #1102-576; and Product Part 502-012, Lot #1102-574) which is used for in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments. The recall was initiated due to the receipt of a complai
Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. in Plantation, FL recalled Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack (Product Part 501-605, Lot #1102-575 and 1102-576; Product Part 501-607, Lot #1102-576; and Product Part 502-012, Lot #1102-574) which is used for in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments. The recall was initiated due to the receipt of a complai
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.
Following a single customer complaint that incorrect INR values were occasionally printed for PT tests, even though the primary units (seconds) were correct, the firm investigated and confirmed the potential for printing incorrect secondary units when using an external printer and the customer printout mode on the STA Satellite¿.