FDA Devices recall · Reported June 20, 2018
CellaVision DM Software versions 6.0.1 or 6.0.2 installed on the following products: CellaVision DM96, DM1200, DM9600 and DI-60 Product Usage: The devices are automated cell-locating devices. The devices automatically locates and presents images of blood cells on peripheral blood smears. The operator identifies and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type. The devices are intended to be used by skilled operators, trained in the use of the device and in recognition
A software malfunction was found where WBC, RBC and PLT comments added after a slide is signed, are not sent to the LIS. This can only occur where customers process multiple slide…
Cellavision Ab recalled CellaVision DM Software versions 6.0.1 or 6.0.2 installed on the following products: Cell… - a moderate-severity action.
CellaVision DM Software versions 6.0.1 or 6.0.2 installed on the following products: Cell… was recalled by Cellavision Ab in June 20, 2018. Reason: A software malfunction was found where WBC, RBC and PLT comments added after a slide is signed, are not sent …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2184-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Cellavision Ab issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A software malfunction was found where WBC, RBC and PLT comments added after a slide is signed, are not sent ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- June 20, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2184-2018 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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 moderate severity.
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Product description
CellaVision DM Software versions 6.0.1 or 6.0.2 installed on the following products: CellaVision DM96, DM1200, DM9600 and DI-60 Product Usage: The devices are automated cell-locating devices. The devices automatically locates and presents images of blood cells on peripheral blood smears. The operator identifies and verifies the suggested classification of each cell according to type. The devices are intended to be used by skilled operators, trained in the use of the device and in recognition of blood cells
Reason for recall
A software malfunction was found where WBC, RBC and PLT comments added after a slide is signed, are not sent to the LIS. This can only occur where customers process multiple slides per blood sample.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2184-2018 |
| Date reported | June 20, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 4, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Cellavision Ab |
| Firm location | Lund, N/A |
| Affected scope | Instruments: 224 Software: 99 (US) |
| Distribution | US Nationwide in the states of FL, IL, NY, and NC |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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