Health product recall

Checkcell®

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Checkcell®
Issue
Medical devices - Sterility
What to do

Temporary corrective actions include product containment activities and a product recall.

Audience
Healthcare

Affected products

Affected products Lot or serial number Model or catalogue number
Checkcell® 43257 0002225
Checkcell® 43257 0002224

Issue

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.

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Haematology
Companies
Immucor Inc.
3130 Gateway Drive, Norcross, Georgia, United States, 30071
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type II
Recall date
Identification number
RA-81438

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