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Sysmex XN-Series Fluorocell PLT, Catalog #CD994563. Distributed in the U.S.A. by Sysmex America, Inc., Lincolnshire, IL. 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.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: July 27, 2018 Sysmex America Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Reagent lot numbers: A7125, exp. date 01/9/2019; A7126, exp. date 01/11/2019; A7127, exp. date 01/09/2019, A7128, exp. 01/15/2019; A7129, exp. 01/15/2019; A7130, exp. 01/17/2019; A7131, exp. 01/17/2019, A8003, exp. 01/31/2019; A8004, exp. 01/31/2019; A8005, exp. 02/04/2019; and A8006, exp. 02/04/2019.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Sysmex America, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The fluorescent platelet counts (PLT-F) and immature platelet fraction (IPF) values can be falsely low when using affected lots of Fluorocell PLT.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Sysmex XN-Series Fluorocell PLT, Catalog #CD994563. Distributed in the U.S.A. by Sysmex America, Inc., Lincolnshire, IL. 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Reagent lot numbers: A7125, exp. date 01/9/2019; A7126, exp. date 01/11/2019; A7127, exp. date 01/09/2019, A7128, exp. 01/15/2019; A7129, exp. 01/15/2019; A7130, exp. 01/17/2019; A7131, exp. 01/17/2019, A8003, exp. 01/31/2019; A8004, exp. 01/31/2019; A8005, exp. 02/04/2019; and A8006, exp. 02/04/2019.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2953-2018

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