Hettich Instruments Management I Mikro 12-24 Centrifuge with 2050 Rotor TYP #2070 and TYP 2070-01. Used for the purpose of determining the hematocrit count of a patient sample by way of applying centrifugal force in a manner that separates red blood cells and allows the proportion of red cell mass to plasma to be measured. Recall
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Product
Mikro 12-24 Centrifuge with 2050 Rotor TYP #2070 and TYP 2070-01. Used for the purpose of determining the hematocrit count of a patient sample by way of applying centrifugal force in a manner that separates red blood cells and allows the proportion of red cell mass to plasma to be measured.
Brand
Hettich Instruments Management I
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Units with plastic motor housing. TYP #2070 and TYP 2070-01
Products Sold
Units with plastic motor housing. TYP #2070 and TYP 2070-01
Hettich Instruments Management I is recalling Mikro 12-24 Centrifuge with 2050 Rotor TYP #2070 and TYP 2070-01. Used for the purpose of determini due to Centrifuge Rotor Failure: may crack, break, and explode outside the centrifuge.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Centrifuge Rotor Failure: may crack, break, and explode outside the centrifuge.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Hettich Instruments notified Distributors by email on 11/21/09, to the Request For Urgent Action notifications, dated 11/23/2009. There is a description of how to identify a recalled rotor as well as a description of the replacement metal rotor that is to be used in place of the list of centrifuges affected by this recall. Customers are to cease using the setup described and contact their distributor or the firm. The firm will replace the plastic housing with a metal housing. Questions should be directed to 978-232-3957.
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