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FDA Devices recall · Reported May 4, 2022

ACL TOP 300 CTS/350 CTS/500 CTS/550 CTS/970 CL: Name Part Number 1.ACL TOP 300 CTS 00000280060 2. ACL TOP 300 CTS 00000280060R (Refurbished) 3. ACL TOP 350 CTS 00000280065 4. ACL TOP 500 CTS 00000280040 5. ACL TOP 500 CTS 00000280040R ( Refurbished) 6/ 6. ACL TOP 550 CTS 00000280045 7. ACL TOP 970 CL 00000280097

Updated and revised user instructions issued 7/14/22. Potential carryover issue may cause elevated quality control and sample results for heparin, apixaban or rivaroxaban when Hem…

Recall #
Z-1014-2022
Affected scope
2725 units US: 5,572 units OUS.UPDATE: 2727 units US; 5277 units OUS
Initiated
February 22, 2022
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Instrumentation Laboratory recalled ACL TOP 300 CTS/350 CTS/500 CTS/550 CTS/970 CL: Name Part Number 1.ACL TOP 300 CTS 000… - a moderate-severity action.

ACL TOP 300 CTS/350 CTS/500 CTS/550 CTS/970 CL: Name Part Number 1.ACL TOP 300 CTS 000… was recalled by Instrumentation Laboratory in May 4, 2022. Reason: Updated and revised user instructions issued 7/14/22. Potential carryover issue may cause elevated quality co…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1014-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Instrumentation Laboratory issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Updated and revised user instructions issued 7/14/22. Potential carryover issue may cause elevated quality co….

Moderate
severity level
3K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
May 4, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1014-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1014-2022) was formally reported on May 4, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 22, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Instrumentation Laboratory is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bedford, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2725 units US: 5,572 units OUS.UPDATE: 2727 units US; 5277 units OUS.

The documented reason for this recall is: Updated and revised user instructions issued 7/14/22. Potential carryover issue may cause elevated quality control and sample results for heparin, apixaban or rivaroxaban when HemosIL Liquid Anti-Xa reagent is used in t… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, F…. Distribution scope 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, 3 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2725 units US: 5,572 units OUS.UPDATE: 2727 units US; 5277 units OUS

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

ACL TOP 300 CTS/350 CTS/500 CTS/550 CTS/970 CL: Name Part Number 1.ACL TOP 300 CTS 00000280060 2. ACL TOP 300 CTS 00000280060R (Refurbished) 3. ACL TOP 350 CTS 00000280065 4. ACL TOP 500 CTS 00000280040 5. ACL TOP 500 CTS 00000280040R ( Refurbished) 6/ 6. ACL TOP 550 CTS 00000280045 7. ACL TOP 970 CL 00000280097

Reason for recall

Updated and revised user instructions issued 7/14/22. Potential carryover issue may cause elevated quality control and sample results for heparin, apixaban or rivaroxaban when HemosIL Liquid Anti-Xa reagent is used in the same run with both HemosIL Liquid Antithrombin and HemosIL Q.F.A. Thrombin (Bovine), specific to instrument models that utilize a single reagent probe

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1014-2022
Date reported May 4, 2022
Date initiated February 22, 2022
Recalling firm Instrumentation Laboratory
Firm location Bedford, MA
Affected scope 2725 units US: 5,572 units OUS.UPDATE: 2727 units US; 5277 units OUS
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Gibr…

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

Scale of Impact

2725 units US: 5,572 units OUS.UPDATE: 2727 units US; 5277 units OUS units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ACL TOP 300 CTS/350 CTS/500 CTS/550 CTS/970 CL: Name Part Number 1.ACL TOP 300 CTS 00000280060 2. ACL TOP 300 CTS 00000280060R (Refurbished) 3. ACL TOP 350 CTS 00000280065 4. ACL TOP 500 CTS 00000280040 5. ACL TOP 500 CTS 00000280040R ( Refurbished) 6/ 6. ACL TOP 550 CTS 00000280045 7. ACL TOP 970 CL 00000280097. Recalled by Instrumentation Laboratory. Units affected: 2725 units US: 5,572 units OUS.UPDATE: 2727 units US; 5277 units OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Updated and revised user instructions issued 7/14/22. Potential carryover issue may cause elevated quality control and sample results for heparin, apixaban or rivaroxaban when HemosIL Liquid Anti-Xa reagent is used in the same run with both HemosIL Liquid Antithrombin and HemosIL Q.F.A. Thrombin (Bovine), specific to instrument models that utilize a single reagent probe
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 4, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1014-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, S. Tome, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1014-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported May 4, 2022. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.