Stains, Hematology

Sysmex Fluorocell(R) PLT

There is potential that fluorescent platelet (PLT-F) and immature platelet fraction (IPF%, #) results obtained using the lots listed above may exhibit lower than actual PLT-F and IPF values. The issue may be recognized by a large discrepancy between the impedance platelet (PLT-I) result and the PLT-F result. In most cases, the falsely decreased PLT-F results display a PLT Abn Scattergram message with an asterisk beside the result or an Action Message: Difference between PLT and PLT- F. Check the results. These are indicators of unreliable data. In rare instances, platelet flags may be absent. The PLT-I results are unaffected.

Fluorocell PLT reagent, Catalog #CD994563

There is a potential that fluorescent platelet (PLT-F) and immature platelet fraction (IPF%) results performed using the recalled lots may exhibit lower than expected PLT-F and IPF values. The issue may be recognized by a large discrepancy between the Impedance platelet (PLT-I) value and a false low PLT-F value. In most cases, the falsely decreased PLT-F results displayed a "PLT Abn Scattergram" message with asterisks beside the results indicating the data is unreliable. In rare instances, platelet flags may be absent. The PLT-I counts are unaffected. The PLT-F is a reflex test used to confirm PLT-I results due to flagging or low values. As such, the likely impact to patient results is low. Affected results display a discrepancy between the PLT-I and PLT-F, with lower than expected PLT-F results that do not match the patient's clinical picture.

Harleco Giemsa Stain 25 gram glass bottle, Item #228-12 Manufactured for EMD Chemicals Inc., Gibbstown, NJ 08027 1-800-222-0342

Stains may yield lower then expected absorbance levels resulting in under stained hematology specimens.

Harleco

Out of Spec -- The Batch (Lot) was incorrectly released after being rejected for out of specification of high azure and eosin absorbance at the end of the run and particulate matter at the end of the run.

Sysmex XN-Series Fluorocell PLT, Catalog #CD994563. Distributed in the U.S.A. by Sysmex America, Inc., Lincolnshire, IL.

The fluorescent platelet counts (PLT-F) and immature platelet fraction (IPF) values can be falsely low when using affected lots of Fluorocell PLT.