Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
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Reason
Fasttake meters may display what appears as the letter 'y' in the middle digit when the meter is set in mmol/l. this was a software problem.
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.
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Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use - Product Code JJE
Reason
Ict assays run using a manual dilution will not be calculated correctly by the software.
Action
Product Information letter dated 29 December 2000 was sent to all AEROSET customers.
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.
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pathology lab software - Product Code JQP
Reason
The client had made a decision to use the softpath module in a nonstandard manner. under specific circumstances, incorrect text may appear on a patient report.
Action
The firm issued a software correction letter to its consignees 1/9/2001, advising them of the problem and supplied them with a software patch ICC number 3618 also referred to as release 3.0. The firm advised its clients that the installation of this software to their system was mandatory.
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.
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Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use - Product Code JJE
Reason
Extensive use of cuvettes causes inaccurate results. preventative maintenance did not specify replacement schedule.
Action
The firm issued a letter to affected consignees on or about 10/02/2001 notifying the consignees that an Abbott Field Representative will perform a one-time cuvette upgrade to the consignee''s AEROSET system.
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.
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Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use - Product Code JJE
Reason
Under specific conditions, the system can allow an incorrect sample id to be assigned to another sample in a different carrier.
Action
Technical Service Bulletin 114-041 was sent to the Abbott Laboratories Field Service Organization with instructions to correct all ARCHITECT i 2000 systems worldwide.
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 and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel data.
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unknown device name - Product Code LID
Reason
Falsely elevated b-hcg results can occur when running b12 and b-hcg assays on the same analyzer due to carryover. b-12 results are not impacted.
Action
The firm initiated the recall via letter on December 14 and 16, 2004 directing consignees to perform the two tests on different machines or to contact the customer service representative in the event the consignee only has one machine.
Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
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.
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Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use - Product Code JJE
Reason
If the interlock cable connected to the door lid sensor is disconnected or fails, the lid is detected as closed even though it may be open.
Action
Firm sent technical service bulletins with corrective instructions to consignees with all existing ARCHITECT i 2000 processing modules in February 2003.
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 and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel data.
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Reason
The csf gels were manufactured incorrectly resulting in irregular wavy bands.
Action
The firm contacted the consignee by telephone on 5/16/2002.
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.
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Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use - Product Code JJE
Reason
Clamp can cause misaligned seating of heater block resulting in inaccurate dispension of meia wash buffer or mup into the reaction cell. causes inconsistent results.
Action
All consignees received Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #83-081. This TSB gave instructions on how to install the AxSYM Small Heater Block clamp upgrade implemented June 6, 2002.
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.
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Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use - Product Code JJE
Reason
Design of high concentration waste line causes formation of a precipitate in the waste line causing overflow of waste.
Action
The firm sent Technical Service Bulletins dated August 15, 2002 to consignees. Field Representatives are correcting the device in the field. A customer letter was released on August 20, 2002 to provide customers actions to take to prevent the occurrance.
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.
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Colorimeter, Photometer, Spectrophotometer For Clinical Use - Product Code JJQ
Reason
Products labeled 'for sale outside the usa and canada,' were being offered for sale in the u.S.
Action
Letters were sent via regular mail to customers on/about 10/08/02 with a response card attached. Customers were informed of the recall, and were urged to contact their accounts and to return their outstanding recall stock to River City Drug for full credit.
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.
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Colorimeter, Photometer, Spectrophotometer For Clinical Use - Product Code JJQ
Reason
Products labeled 'for sale outside the usa and canada,' were being offered for sale in the u.S.
Action
Letters were sent via regular mail to customers on/about 10/08/02 with a response card attached. Customers were informed of the recall, and were urged to contact their accounts and to return their outstanding recall stock to River City Drug for full credit.
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.
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.
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Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use - Product Code JQP
Reason
Software anomally - animal ranges, when desired on reports, are defaulting to human male ranges.
Action
Notice of recall was sent by fax on October 18, 2002. A software fix will be available for version 5.3 in January 2003. Users will be notified again of this new release and be urged to update from version 5.23 to version 5.3. Completion of the recall is estimated to be in March 2003.
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.
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Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use - Product Code JQP
Reason
Software anomaly, incorrect coding. some comments were not transfered when coming from the reference laboratory interface.
Action
A product workaround was communicated to the two affected sites by facsimile on October 18, 2002. The recall is complete.
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.
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Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use - Product Code JQP
Reason
Interfacing software systems have inconsistent character recognition characteristics.
Action
A recall notice was sent to hospitals on October 24, 2002. It communicated a temporary procedure to work around the problem. Also mentioned was the availabllity of a utility to detect and report suspected duplicate Medical Record Numbers.
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.
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Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use - Product Code JQP
Reason
Software coding error caused data formatting error.
Action
The coding error was detected in one of two sister hospitals using like systems. The defect was corrected August 16, 2002.
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.
Potential for reporting lower than actual hdl (cholesterol) results due to low qc recovery.
Action
The firm notified Distributors by telephone on 11/4/02 and end-users by Certified Mail on 11/4/02. Distributors and End-users are requested to dispose of product and return label for replacement product.
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.
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Glucose Oxidase, Glucose - Product Code CGA
Reason
Use of glucose blood strips may provide false high results.
Action
Abbott notified the two hospitals by telephone on 11/8/02. Both responded and returned product.
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.
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Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use - Product Code JQP
Reason
Software development logic defect.
Action
Notice of the recall was sent to customers by fax on 11/15/2002.
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.
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Radioimmunoassay, Progesterone - Product Code JLS
Reason
Primary tube sampling issue may cause false low results.
Action
Recall letters were sent to customers on 12/6/2002 informing them to not process the sample directly from the primary collection tubes but to pour off a bit into a separate tube. Labs are to incorporate this into their Standard Operating Procedures until the firm can identify another resolution to the problem.
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.
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Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use - Product Code JQP
Reason
Software system defect resulting in incomplete patient results information.
Action
Product Safety Notice, PSN-02-L31 will be faxed to all affected customers. The notice provides product users with a description of the problem, an effective workaround, and the estimated release of coding modifications to the software version impacted.
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 and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel data.
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unknown device name - Product Code 91
Reason
Unexpected false positive tca results.
Action
A Device Correction letter was mail to all customers on 12 /11/02. The letter explained the reason for the recall and provided specific instructions.
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 and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel data.
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unknown device name - Product Code 91
Reason
Unexpected false positive tca results.
Action
A Device Correction letter was mail to all customers on 12 /11/02. The letter explained the reason for the recall and provided specific instructions.