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FDA Devices recall · Reported January 25, 2023

R&D CBC-3D Hematology Control: (1) CBC-3D Normal Pack Hematology Control, REF 3D501, containing 10 x 2.0mL Control N; (2) CBC-3D TRI PACK Hematology Control, REF 3D503, containing 4 x 2.0 mL Controls L, N, and H; (3) CBC-3D for Mythic 18 Hematology Control, REF 3D503RX, containing 2 x 2.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (4) CBC-3D For MINDRAY Hematology Control, REF 3D506, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (5) CBC-3D For MINDRAY Hematology Control, REF 3D506US, contai

For one lot of CBC-3D Hematology Control, the Normal Level may exhibit hemolysis or deterioration due to microbial contamination.

Recall #
Z-0999-2023
Affected scope
8,259 kits, 28,136 labeled loose tubes, and 15,926 unlabeled loose tubes
Initiated
November 7, 2022
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R & D Systems, Inc. recalled R&D CBC-3D Hematology Control: (1) CBC-3D Normal Pack Hematology Control, REF 3D501, c… - a low-severity action.

R&D CBC-3D Hematology Control: (1) CBC-3D Normal Pack Hematology Control, REF 3D501, c… was recalled by R & D Systems, Inc. in January 25, 2023. Reason: For one lot of CBC-3D Hematology Control, the Normal Level may exhibit hemolysis or deterioration due to micr…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0999-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

R & D Systems, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-For one lot of CBC-3D Hematology Control, the Normal Level may exhibit hemolysis or deterioration due to micr….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
January 25, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0999-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

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Product description

R&D CBC-3D Hematology Control: (1) CBC-3D Normal Pack Hematology Control, REF 3D501, containing 10 x 2.0mL Control N; (2) CBC-3D TRI PACK Hematology Control, REF 3D503, containing 4 x 2.0 mL Controls L, N, and H; (3) CBC-3D for Mythic 18 Hematology Control, REF 3D503RX, containing 2 x 2.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (4) CBC-3D For MINDRAY Hematology Control, REF 3D506, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (5) CBC-3D For MINDRAY Hematology Control, REF 3D506US, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (6) CBC-3D TRI PACK Hematology Control, REF 3D507, containing 4 x 2.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (7) CBC-3D TRI PACK Hematology Control, REF 3D508, containing 2 x 2.0 m each Controls L, N, and H; (8) CBC-3D For ABACUS, REF D3D02 Hematology Control, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (9) CBC-3D For ABACUS Hematology Control, REF D3D04, containing 4 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H. Loose tubes labeled CBC-3D Hematology Control in 2.0mL and 3.0mL sizes. OEM/Own-label distributor labels: (1) Alere 380 Hemo Control (L-N-H), REF AL35004-KIT, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; Kit lot #B1122; control lot #B1122N, no UDI (2) diatron Diacon 3 Hematology Control, Normal Level, 3.0 mL tubes, lot #B1122N (3) diatron Diacon 3 Hematology Control, REF DN35002-SET, containing 6 x 3.0 mL Control N, kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N (4) diatron Diacon 3 Hematology Control, REF DN35004-KIT, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H, kit lot #B1122, Normal control lot #B1122N. (5) Elite 3 HEM Control Normal, REF HEM00014, containing 6 x 3.0 mL Normal controls, kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N; (6) Erba H3 CON N, REF HEM00034, 3 mL vials, lot #E1122N, exp. 2023-02-10 (7) Horiba Medical Minotrol 16 Whole Blood Hematology Control, Cat. #5300000277, containing 3 x 2.5mL tubes (1 each Control 1, Control 2 (Normal), and Control 3; Cat. #5300000278, containing 6 x 2.5mL tubes (2 each Control 1, Control 2 (Normal), and Control 3; and Cat. #5300000283, containing 12 x 2.5mL tubes (4 each Control 1, Control 2 (Normal), and Control 3; kit lot #MX438, exp. 2023-01-05, Control 2 lot #MX438N. (8) 2022 3rd Test Event, CBC PLT 3 PART DIFF 2022-912-3D; and 2022 3rd Test Event, CBC PLT 3 PART DIFF 2022-914-3D. (9) mindray BC-3D, P/N 040-001423-00. (10) MINDRAY BC-3D CONTROL, REF BC3D01, containing 1 x 3.0 mL Controls L, N, and H; REF BC3D02, containing 2 x 3.0 mL Controls L, N, and H; and REF BC3D6N, containing 6 x 3.0 mL Control N; kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N. (11) MINDRAY BC-3D CONTROL, REF BC3D02US, containing 2 x 3.0 mL Level L, N, and H, kit lot number B1122, control lot #B1122N. (12) Nihon Kohden MEK-3D Hematology Control, REF 3DN03, containing MEK-3DN x 3 tubes; REF 3DN06, containing MEK-3DN x 6 tubes; and REF 3DN12, containing MEK-3DN x 12 tubes, kit lot #B22Y, control lot #B22YN. (13) Nihon Kohden MEK-3DN Normal Hematology Control tubes, 2.0 mL, lot #B22YN. (14) Orphee MYT-3D, REF MYT301, containing 2 x 2.5 mL Control N; REF MYT302, containing 2 x 2.5 mL each Controls L, N, and H; REF MYT304N, containing 4 x 2.5 mL Control N; REF 306N, containing 6 x 2.5 mL Control N; kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N; Myt-3D VET, REF MYT303-VET, containing 1 x 2.5 mL each Control L, N, and H. (15) Siemens ADVIA 360 Control, REF 11170853, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls Low, Normal & High, kit lot #B0822, GTIN 00630414600833, control lot #B1122N. (16) URIT HQ-3DIFF, REF 5411000306, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H, kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N; URIT HQ-3DIFF Hematology Control N tubes, 3.0 mL, lot #B1122N. (17) Woodley Haematology Control, REF WD1154, containing 6 x 2.0 mL Control N; and REF WD1154A, containing 2 x 2.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H, kit lot number B1122, control lot #B1122N;

Reason for recall

For one lot of CBC-3D Hematology Control, the Normal Level may exhibit hemolysis or deterioration due to microbial contamination.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0999-2023
Date reported January 25, 2023
Date initiated November 7, 2022
Recalling firm R & D Systems, Inc.
Firm location Minneapolis, MN
Affected scope 8,259 kits, 28,136 labeled loose tubes, and 15,926 unlabeled loose tubes
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, KY, LA, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TX and Puerto Rico. The countries of Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Honduras, …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
R&D CBC-3D Hematology Control: (1) CBC-3D Normal Pack Hematology Control, REF 3D501, containing 10 x 2.0mL Control N; (2) CBC-3D TRI PACK Hematology Control, REF 3D503, containing 4 x 2.0 mL Controls L, N, and H; (3) CBC-3D for Mythic 18 Hematology Control, REF 3D503RX, containing 2 x 2.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (4) CBC-3D For MINDRAY Hematology Control, REF 3D506, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (5) CBC-3D For MINDRAY Hematology Control, REF 3D506US, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (6) CBC-3D TRI PACK Hematology Control, REF 3D507, containing 4 x 2.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (7) CBC-3D TRI PACK Hematology Control, REF 3D508, containing 2 x 2.0 m each Controls L, N, and H; (8) CBC-3D For ABACUS, REF D3D02 Hematology Control, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; (9) CBC-3D For ABACUS Hematology Control, REF D3D04, containing 4 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H. Loose tubes labeled CBC-3D Hematology Control in 2.0mL and 3.0mL sizes. OEM/Own-label distributor labels: (1) Alere 380 Hemo Control (L-N-H), REF AL35004-KIT, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H; Kit lot #B1122; control lot #B1122N, no UDI (2) diatron Diacon 3 Hematology Control, Normal Level, 3.0 mL tubes, lot #B1122N (3) diatron Diacon 3 Hematology Control, REF DN35002-SET, containing 6 x 3.0 mL Control N, kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N (4) diatron Diacon 3 Hematology Control, REF DN35004-KIT, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H, kit lot #B1122, Normal control lot #B1122N. (5) Elite 3 HEM Control Normal, REF HEM00014, containing 6 x 3.0 mL Normal controls, kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N; (6) Erba H3 CON N, REF HEM00034, 3 mL vials, lot #E1122N, exp. 2023-02-10 (7) Horiba Medical Minotrol 16 Whole Blood Hematology Control, Cat. #5300000277, containing 3 x 2.5mL tubes (1 each Control 1, Control 2 (Normal), and Control 3; Cat. #5300000278, containing 6 x 2.5mL tubes (2 each Control 1, Control 2 (Normal), and Control 3; and Cat. #5300000283, containing 12 x 2.5mL tubes (4 each Control 1, Control 2 (Normal), and Control 3; kit lot #MX438, exp. 2023-01-05, Control 2 lot #MX438N. (8) 2022 3rd Test Event, CBC PLT 3 PART DIFF 2022-912-3D; and 2022 3rd Test Event, CBC PLT 3 PART DIFF 2022-914-3D. (9) mindray BC-3D, P/N 040-001423-00. (10) MINDRAY BC-3D CONTROL, REF BC3D01, containing 1 x 3.0 mL Controls L, N, and H; REF BC3D02, containing 2 x 3.0 mL Controls L, N, and H; and REF BC3D6N, containing 6 x 3.0 mL Control N; kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N. (11) MINDRAY BC-3D CONTROL, REF BC3D02US, containing 2 x 3.0 mL Level L, N, and H, kit lot number B1122, control lot #B1122N. (12) Nihon Kohden MEK-3D Hematology Control, REF 3DN03, containing MEK-3DN x 3 tubes; REF 3DN06, containing MEK-3DN x 6 tubes; and REF 3DN12, containing MEK-3DN x 12 tubes, kit lot #B22Y, control lot #B22YN. (13) Nihon Kohden MEK-3DN Normal Hematology Control tubes, 2.0 mL, lot #B22YN. (14) Orphee MYT-3D, REF MYT301, containing 2 x 2.5 mL Control N; REF MYT302, containing 2 x 2.5 mL each Controls L, N, and H; REF MYT304N, containing 4 x 2.5 mL Control N; REF 306N, containing 6 x 2.5 mL Control N; kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N; Myt-3D VET, REF MYT303-VET, containing 1 x 2.5 mL each Control L, N, and H. (15) Siemens ADVIA 360 Control, REF 11170853, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls Low, Normal & High, kit lot #B0822, GTIN 00630414600833, control lot #B1122N. (16) URIT HQ-3DIFF, REF 5411000306, containing 2 x 3.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H, kit lot #B1122, control lot #B1122N; URIT HQ-3DIFF Hematology Control N tubes, 3.0 mL, lot #B1122N. (17) Woodley Haematology Control, REF WD1154, containing 6 x 2.0 mL Control N; and REF WD1154A, containing 2 x 2.0 mL each Controls L, N, and H, kit lot number B1122, control lot #B1122N;. Recalled by R & D Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 8,259 kits, 28,136 labeled loose tubes, and 15,926 unlabeled loose tubes.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
For one lot of CBC-3D Hematology Control, the Normal Level may exhibit hemolysis or deterioration due to microbial contamination.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 25, 2023. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0999-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, KY, LA, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TX and Puerto Rico. The countries of Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Romania, San Salvador, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam,..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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