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Health product recall

Biotestcell -I 8 and I 11 (2014-06-17)

Starting date:
June 17, 2014
Posting date:
July 7, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-40361

Recalled Products

A) Biotestcell - I 8
B) Biotestcell - I 11

Reason

Using the phenotype profile included in the package when evaluating positive reactions may produce inconsistent or unclear results. Anti-JK(B) and anti-S antibodies may not be identified correctly and this may cause transfusion problems.

Affected products

A) Biotestcell - I 8

Lot or serial number

8421011-00

Model or catalog number

816020100

Companies
Manufacturer
BioRad Medical Diagnostics GMBH
Industriestr.1
Dreieich, Germany, 63303

B) Biotestcell - I 11

Lot or serial number

8421011-00

Model or catalog number

816021100

Companies
Manufacturer
BioRad Medical Diagnostics GMBH
Industriestr.1
Dreieich, Germany, 63303