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Health product recall

Piccolo Lipid Panel and Piccolo Lipid Panel Plus (2013-12-11)

Starting date:
December 11, 2013
Posting date:
January 24, 2014
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-37663

Recalled products

  1. Piccolo Lipid Panel
  2. Piccolo Lipid Panel Plus

Reason

Fluidics flow within the disc was significantly below optimal, causing a higher than normal error rate.

Affected products

A. Piccolo Lipid Panel

Lot or serial number
  • 3444AA2
Model or catalog number
  • 400-0025
Companies
Manufacturer
Abaxis Inc.
3240 Whipple Road
Union City
94587
California
UNITED STATES

B. Piccolo Lipid Panel Plus

Lot or serial number
  • 3425AC2
Model or catalog number
  • 400-0030
Companies
Manufacturer
Abaxis Inc.
3240 Whipple Road
Union City
94587
California
UNITED STATES