Z-2034-2017 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Sysmex America Inc — Lincolnshire, IL

FDA device recall Z-2034-2017 was initiated by Sysmex America Inc on March 23, 2017 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Reported customer complaints of automated hematology analyzers catching fire due to misalignment of an internal protective sheet that shields electronic components from salty reagents. Build-up of sa… The recall status is terminated (terminated August 22, 2019). Affected quantity: 3,682 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 10, 2017
Initiation Date
March 23, 2017
Termination Date
August 22, 2019
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3,682 units

Product Description

Sysmex, Automated Hematology Analyzer XN Series, Sysmex Corporation, 1-5-1 Wakinohama-Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 651-0073 Japan

Reason for Recall

Reported customer complaints of automated hematology analyzers catching fire due to misalignment of an internal protective sheet that shields electronic components from salty reagents. Build-up of salt deposits on unprotected electronic components may combust due to heat generated by electronics when instrument cycles. Completed CAPA identified the root cause as supplier providing defective component (sensor ready valve) and the misalignment of the electronic protective shield during manufacturing of the device.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide, Canada

Code Information

**Model: XN-10, Product Number: AP795756, Serial Numbers: 11001  29656, 29668-29786, 29788-29798, 29800-29801, 29803, 29804, 29807, 29812, 29816-29867 **Model: XN-11, Product Number: CS297931, Serial Numbers: A1001-A1124, A1127, A1130, A1135-A1140, A1142-A1144, A1146-A1149, A1151, A1153-A1159, A1161, A1163, A1171