Panocell-10, Ficin Treated (2018-01-30)

Starting date:

January 30, 2018

Posting date:

February 9, 2018

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type III

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-65944

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

Panocell–10, Ficin Treated

Reason

Immucor has received reports that red blood cells treated with these Ficin solution lots may fail to meet the 3 to 4+ result required when confirming Ficin treatment with the Ficin control. Weak reactions obtained with the control test require repeat of the pre-modification procedure.

Affected products