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Health product recall

Sysmex Xn-550 Automated Hematology Analyzer

Starting date:
May 23, 2017
Posting date:
June 12, 2017
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-63590

Reason

This correction alerts customers to a software bug that prevents specific sample tube types from being remixed after clearing a host computer error. The sample may settle and alter results when operation is resumed following the operator clearing the error.

Affected products

Sysmex Xn-550 Automated Hematology Analyzer

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

XN-550

Companies

Manufacturer
Sysmex Corporation
1-5-1 Wakinohama-kaigandori
Chuo-ku
651-0073
JAPAN