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CELL-DYN 22 CALIBRATOR

Received Dec 4, 2006 · Event occurred Sep 18, 2006

Report 2919069-2006-00118 · MDR key 793883

Device

Generic name

Cd22 Calibrator

Model number

NA

Catalog number

99120-01

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)
  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

NA

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON-MARKET INSTABILITY FOR PLATELETS WITH CELL-DYN 22 CALIBRATOR LOTS 3098 AND 3099 IS BEING EXPERIENCED. THE CALIBRATOR COULD READ HIGHER BY AT LEAST 10% ON THE CELL-DYN RUBY AND AS MUCH AS 22% ON THE CELL-DYN 3200. IF THIS CALIBRATOR IS USED AND THE CALIBRATION FACTOR ON THE INSTRUMENT IS ADJUSTED, A NEGATIVE PLATELET SAMPLE BIAS COULD RESULT. AS A PRECAUTION, LOT 3100 WAS ALSO REMOVED FROM USE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED AND REPORTED UNDER 21 CFR 806 TO THE FDA DISTRICT OFFICE ON 09/26/2006. ABBOTT HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY REPORTS OF ADVERSE EVENTS RELATED TO THE AFFECTED LOTS OF CELL-DYN 22 CALIBRATORS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE STABILITY ISSUE IS ONGOING. THIS IS A FINAL REPORT.

Remedial action

  • Recall