Events

Recall of Minotrol 16

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63539
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0429-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-09-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-11-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-04-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114174
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Mixture, hematology quality control - Product Code JPK
  • Reason
    Horiba medical irvine technical support received reports from some customers that have experienced high recover values for hemoglobin when using minotrol 16 lot #mx090 (level high). customer communication was sent 10/01/2010.
  • Action
    HORIBA Medical sent a Product Information Notice letter dated November 5, 2010 via Fax. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to follow the instructions included with the Product Information Notice. For questions customers were instructed to call the Technical Support Hotline at 1-888-903-5001. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-0500, ext 208.

Device

Minotrol 16
  • Model / Serial
    Model Numbers: 2043748, 2043752, 2043756, Lot Number: MX090(Levels Low, Normal, and High).
  • Product Classification
    Hematology and Pathology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Minotrol 16, Model Numbers: 2043748, 2043752, 2043756, Lot Number: MX090(Levels: Low, Normal, and High). || Minotrol 16 is a tri-level control intended for in vitro diagnostic use in monitoring the accuracy and precision on HORIBA Medical hematology blood cell counters using HORIBA Medical reagents. Minotrol 16 is an in vitro diagnostic reagent composed of human erythrocytes, mammalian leukocytes, and platelets in a plasma-like fluid with preservatives. Minotrol 16 is a stable material that provides a means of determining the accuracy and precision of hematology blood cell counters. It is handled in the same manner as a patient specimen. The assay tables are determined on validated instruments using the appropriate reagents
  • Manufacturer
    Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

Manufacturer

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
  • Manufacturer Address
    Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical, 34 Bunsen, Irvine CA 92618-4210
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Horiba Ltd.
  • Source
    USFDA