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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

GloCyte RBC Reagent - Product Usage: The GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical laboratories to provide quantitative determination of fluorescence labeled total nucleated cells and erythrocytes in cerebrospinal fluid collected from adult and pediatric patients. The GloCyte Low and High Level Controls are assayed hematology controls designed to monitor the performance of the GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System. Assayed parameter

Reported: December 26, 2018 Initiated: February 7, 2018 #Z-0640-2019

Product Description

GloCyte RBC Reagent - Product Usage: The GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical laboratories to provide quantitative determination of fluorescence labeled total nucleated cells and erythrocytes in cerebrospinal fluid collected from adult and pediatric patients. The GloCyte Low and High Level Controls are assayed hematology controls designed to monitor the performance of the GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System. Assayed parameters include total nucleated cells and erythrocytes.

Reason for Recall

RBC Reagent failure. High fluorescent counts during RBC Reagent + Diluent QC check that will result in failed QC check, preventing user from testing patient samples for RBC.

Details

Recalling Firm
Advanced Instruments, LLC
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of IN, WA, NC, CA, GA, CO.
Location
Norwood, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GloCyte RBC Reagent - Product Usage: The GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical laboratories to provide quantitative determination of fluorescence labeled total nucleated cells and erythrocytes in cerebrospinal fluid collected from adult and pediatric patients. The GloCyte Low and High Level Controls are assayed hematology controls designed to monitor the performance of the GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System. Assayed parameters include total nucleated cells and erythrocytes.. Recalled by Advanced Instruments, LLC.
Why was this product recalled?
RBC Reagent failure. High fluorescent counts during RBC Reagent + Diluent QC check that will result in failed QC check, preventing user from testing patient samples for RBC.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0640-2019.