Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 19, 2014
HORIBA Medical initiated this recall of all software versions of ABX PENTRA ML (Model A11A06152) due to a software bug with the potential of transmitting incorrect results to the …
Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical recalled Device Name: ABX PENTRA ML Model/Part #(s): A11A01652 Lot/Serial #(s): N/A Software Ve… - a moderate-severity action.
Device Name: ABX PENTRA ML Model/Part #(s): A11A01652 Lot/Serial #(s): N/A Software Ve… was recalled by Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical in March 19, 2014. Reason: HORIBA Medical initiated this recall of all software versions of ABX PENTRA ML (Model A11A06152) due to a sof…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1173-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-HORIBA Medical initiated this recall of all software versions of ABX PENTRA ML (Model A11A06152) due to a sof….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1173-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1173-2014) was formally reported on March 19, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 14, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 15.
The documented reason for this recall is: HORIBA Medical initiated this recall of all software versions of ABX PENTRA ML (Model A11A06152) due to a software bug with the potential of transmitting incorrect results to the Laboratory Information System. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: USA Nationwide Distribution. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
15
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Device Name: ABX PENTRA ML Model/Part #(s): A11A01652 Lot/Serial #(s): N/A Software Version(s): All versions are subject to this correction. Product Usage: The ABX PENTRA ML is a software data management system intended for use on ABX Hematology Analyzers.
HORIBA Medical initiated this recall of all software versions of ABX PENTRA ML (Model A11A06152) due to a software bug with the potential of transmitting incorrect results to the Laboratory Information System.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1173-2014 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 14, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical |
| Firm location | Irvine, CA |
| Affected scope | 15 |
| Distribution | USA Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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