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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Brand Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Product Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Model/Catalog Number: 04U42-84 Software Version: All software versions Product Description: CELL-DYN Ruby

Reported: April 30, 2025 Initiated: March 18, 2025 #Z-1656-2025

Product Description

Brand Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Product Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Model/Catalog Number: 04U42-84 Software Version: All software versions Product Description: CELL-DYN Ruby

Reason for Recall

When expired reagents are scanned or manually entered, the system will change the expiration date to current or future date without notifying user that an expired reagent is being used. Use of expired reagents is against the guidelines of the Operator's Manual.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Units Affected
45
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Rebublic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Gaza & Jericho, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong King, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, SRI Lanka, St. Lucia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turk & Caicos, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Yemen.
Location
Abbott Park, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brand Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Product Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Model/Catalog Number: 04U42-84 Software Version: All software versions Product Description: CELL-DYN Ruby. Recalled by Abbott Laboratories. Units affected: 45.
Why was this product recalled?
When expired reagents are scanned or manually entered, the system will change the expiration date to current or future date without notifying user that an expired reagent is being used. Use of expired reagents is against the guidelines of the Operator's Manual.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 30, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1656-2025.