Abbott recalls Emerald Diluent Tubing (lot 2018-10-16) that may show cloudiness or powder, leading to false high platelet counts in blood tests. Affected units include specific instrument serial numbers.
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.
Abbott is recalling Emerald Diluent Tubing that may appear cloudy or have powder/film, which can cause false high platelet results in blood tests. This affects specific tubing lots and instrument serial numbers.
The tubing may develop cloudiness or a powder/film layer that interferes with blood test accuracy, causing falsely elevated platelet readings. This could lead to incorrect medical decisions if not addressed.
Users of Abbott's CELL-DYN Emerald blood analyzers with the recalled tubing lot (2018-10-16) are most at risk. Patients relying on accurate blood test results could see incorrect platelet counts.
Check for tubing with cloudiness or powder/film on the inner and outer surfaces. The tubing lot number is 2018-10-16, and it comes with specific instrument serial numbers listed in the recall.
Inspect the tubing for cloudiness or powder/film on the inner and outer surfaces.
Lot number 2018-10-16.
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.
Cloudy or powder/film on the tubing may cause falsely elevated platelet counts in blood tests.
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Subject: Recall Z-0173-2020 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-0173-2020 from Abbott. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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