PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Sysmex XE-2100C Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. White Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060; catalog #053-2311-4 The Sysmex XE-2100C is an automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.

Reported: November 14, 2012 Initiated: June 1, 2012 #Z-0256-2013

Product Description

Sysmex XE-2100C Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. White Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060; catalog #053-2311-4 The Sysmex XE-2100C is an automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Sysmex America, Inc.
Units Affected
69 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including Puerto Rico.
Location
Mundelein, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sysmex XE-2100C Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. White Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060; catalog #053-2311-4 The Sysmex XE-2100C is an automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.. Recalled by Sysmex America, Inc.. Units affected: 69 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0256-2013.