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Health product recall

XN-10 MODULE (2016-06-23)

Starting date:
June 23, 2016
Posting date:
July 7, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-59254

Affected products

A. XN-10 MODULE

Reason

Sysmex Corporation, Japan (SCJ) determined that some XN-Series analyzers had the wiring for the feeder assembly #113 improperly routed, potentially causing contact with moving parts of the tube sampling mechanism. Contact with the piercer up/down mechanism can cause abrasion of the wire's coating and a short circuit of the tube sampling mechanism.

Affected products

A. XN-10 MODULE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.  

Model or catalog number

 XN-10

Companies
Manufacturer
Sysmex Corporation
1-5-1 Wakinohama-kaigandori
Chuo-ku
JAPAN