CanadaCheckcell® (Immucor Inc.) lot 43257, model/catalogue numbers 0002225 and 0002224 is affected; some vials exhibited clot formation, hemolysis and unexpected darkening of the red blood cells. Investigation determined the clotting and abnormal darkening were associated with fungal growth within the vials. Temporary corrective actions include product containment activities and a product recall, so owners should follow the recall and containment instructions.
What's being recalled
Companies: Immucor Inc., 3130 Gateway Drive, Norcross, Georgia, United States, 30071.
How to identify it
Affected products: Checkcell®; Lot or serial number: 43257; Model or catalogue number: 0002225
Affected products: Checkcell®; Lot or serial number: 43257; Model or catalogue number: 0002224
The hazard
Some vials of Checkcell lot 43257 exhibited clot formation, hemolysis, and unexpected darkening of the red blood cells. Investigation determined that the clotting and abnormal darkening were associated with fungal growth within the vials.
What to do
Temporary corrective actions include product containment activities and a product recall.
The official notice
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