Minotrol 16, Model Numbers: 2043748, 2043752, 2043756, Lot Number: MX090(Levels: Low, Normal, and High). Minotrol 16 is a tri-level control intended for in vitro diagnostic use in monitoring the accuracy and precision on HORIBA Medical hematology blood cell counters using HORIBA Medical reagents. Minotrol 16 is an in vitro diagnostic reagent composed of human erythrocytes, mammalian leukocytes, and platelets in a plasma-like fluid with preservatives. Minotrol 16 is a stable material that provides a means of determining the accuracy and precision of hematology blood cell counters. It is handled in the same manner as a patient specimen. The assay tables are determined on validated instruments using the appropriate reagents
FDA Recall Z-0429-2013 · Posted 2012-11-21
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Recalling FirmHoriba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJPK
Date Initiated2012-09-14
Date Terminated2013-04-22
Product Quantity22,954
Reason for Recall
HORIBA Medical Irvine Technical Support received reports from some customers that have experienced high recover values for Hemoglobin when using Minotrol 16 lot #MX090 (Level High). Customer communication was sent 10/01/2010.
Firm Action
HORIBA Medical sent a Product Information Notice letter dated November 5, 2010 via Fax. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to follow the instructions included with the Product Information Notice. For questions customers were instructed to call the Technical Support Hotline at 1-888-903-5001.
For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-0500, ext 208.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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