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Health product recall

XN-10 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER (2016-06-24)

Starting date:
June 24, 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, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-59256

Affected products

A. XN-10 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER

Reason

Sysmex corporation, Japan (SCJ) discovered that some XN-Series analyzers' Reaction Chamber Heaters have a possibility of abnormal heating that can lead to wire disconnection, and a scorched or burnt odour.

Affected products

A. XN-10 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER

Lot or serial number

serial numbers 17371 - 17784

Model or catalog number

XN-10

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