Health product recall

Panocell-10 (2-4% Suspension) Reagent Red Blood Cells

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Panocell-10 (2-4% Suspension) Reagent Red Blood Cells
Issue
Medical devices - Performance issue
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. 

Audience
Healthcare

Affected products

Affected products

Lot or serial number

Model or catalog number

Panocell-10 (2-4% Suspension) Reagent Red Blood Cells

17905

0003032

Issue

Some vials of Panocell-10 lot 17905, exhibit an unexpected dark color (hemolysis) and darkening of the red blood cells. It has been confirmed that there is fungal growth in the vials where the hemolysis and darkening of the red blood cells has been observed. This issue is random across kits within Panocell-10, lot 17905 and is not present in all vials within the kit. Fungal contamination may lead to erroneous results. 

Recall Start Date: June 6, 2024

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
Identification number
RA-75777

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