Vital Scientific recalls V-Twin lab equipment with serial numbers 18-3304 and others due to possible sample mix-ups causing incorrect patient reports. Affected units may need correction.
During in-house testing it was determined that their is a possibility that during a sample run, the instrument may aspirate a sample from the wrong sample container resulting in a sample result and patient ID mismatch. If not detected, this may lead to an incorrect patient report.
Vital Scientific is recalling specific V-Twin lab equipment models because they might mix up patient samples during testing, leading to wrong patient reports if not caught. This could cause serious errors in medical testing results.
The device might accidentally take samples from the wrong container during testing. If this error isn't noticed, it could lead to incorrect patient reports and potentially wrong medical decisions.
Lab technicians and healthcare facilities using the V-Twin device with serial numbers 18-3304 or other specified models. Patients whose tests were run on these devices may be at risk of incorrect results.
Check for the V-Twin device with serial numbers starting with 18-3304 or other specified numbers. The product was sold in the US and other countries with specific model and serial number ranges.
Verify the serial number on your V-Twin device to see if it falls within the recalled range.
The device may mix up patient samples during testing, leading to incorrect patient reports if not detected.
Check the serial number to see if it's in the recalled range; if so, contact Vital Scientific for further instructions.
The recall is for potential incorrect patient reports, not direct injury risks. The danger level is low risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vital Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0547-2020 — Vital Scientific Vital Scientific Hello, I own a Vital Scientific that is covered by recall Z-0547-2020 from Vital Scientific. 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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