FDAClass IIOctober 30, 2019

Emerald Diluent Tubing recall

Emerald Diluent Tubing, List number 09H50-01, accompanying CELL-DYN Emerald instrument, List number 09H39-01. The firm name on the label is Abbott…

Why was Emerald Diluent Tubing recalled?

The diluent tubing used on the instrument appears cloudy or to have a powder/film on the inner and outer surfaces which may result in falsely elevated platelet results.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Tubing lot #2018-10-16; Instrument serial numbers 007689, 007690, 007691, 007692, 007705, 007706, 007707, 007708, 007709, 007728, 007694, 007695, 007697, 007766, 007767, 007768, 007765, 007710, 007699, 007700, 007701, and 007703.

Product
Emerald Diluent Tubing, List number 09H50-01, accompanying CELL-DYN Emerald instrument, List number 09H39-01. The firm name on the label is Abbott…
Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories
Quantity
22 analyzers with tubing
Distribution
Distribution was made to GA, LA, MA, NC, NY, SC, and TX. There was no military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, and Serbia.
Recall date
October 30, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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