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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 29, 2012

Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select Product Usage: for clinical use

In GUI inquiry, searching by ID (CID) may return the wrong patient demographic data if the accession number associated to the CID is no longer inactive.

Recall #
Z-2229-2012
Affected scope
47 sites
Initiated
August 12, 2011
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Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. recalled Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select Product Usage: for clini… - a low-severity action.

Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select Product Usage: for clini… was recalled by Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. in August 29, 2012. Reason: In GUI inquiry, searching by ID (CID) may return the wrong patient demographic data if the accession number a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2229-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-In GUI inquiry, searching by ID (CID) may return the wrong patient demographic data if the accession number a….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
August 29, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2229-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2229-2012) was formally reported on August 29, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 12, 2011. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tucson, AZ. Federal records list the affected scope as 47 sites.

The documented reason for this recall is: In GUI inquiry, searching by ID (CID) may return the wrong patient demographic data if the accession number associated to the CID is no longer inactive. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

47 sites

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select Product Usage: for clinical use

Reason for recall

In GUI inquiry, searching by ID (CID) may return the wrong patient demographic data if the accession number associated to the CID is no longer inactive.

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-2229-2012
Date reported August 29, 2012
Date initiated August 12, 2011
Recalling firm Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Firm location Tucson, AZ
Affected scope 47 sites
Distribution US Nationwide Distribution

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

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-2229-2012) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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?
Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select Product Usage: for clinical use. Recalled by Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 47 sites.
Why was this product recalled?
In GUI inquiry, searching by ID (CID) may return the wrong patient demographic data if the accession number associated to the CID is no longer inactive.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 29, 2012. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-2229-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2229-2012) 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 August 29, 2012. 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.