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FDA Device recall Z-0640-2019

GloCyte RBC Reagent - Product Usage: The GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in c…

On 2018-12-26 the FDA classified a Class II recall of GloCyte RBC Reagent - Product Usage: The GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in c… by Advanced Instruments, citing RBC Reagent failure. High fluorescent counts during RBC Reagent + Diluent QC check that will result in failed QC check, preventing user from testing patient samples for RBC.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0640-2019
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-02-07
Published2018-12-26
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyAdvanced Instruments
DistributionUS

Product

GloCyte RBC Reagent - Product Usage: The GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical laboratories to provide quantitative determination of fluorescence labeled total nucleated cells and erythrocytes in cerebrospinal fluid collected from adult and pediatric patients. The GloCyte Low and High Level Controls are assayed hematology controls designed to monitor the performance of the GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System. Assayed parameters include total nucleated cells and erythrocytes.

Reason

RBC Reagent failure. High fluorescent counts during RBC Reagent + Diluent QC check that will result in failed QC check, preventing user from testing patient samples for RBC.

Identifiers

code_infoPart number 111011, Lot # R1513

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0640-2019%22

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