Abbott brand CELL-DYN Emerald Hematology Analyzer System; List Numbers: 09H39-01; The product is manufactured in France for Abbott Diagnostics Division of Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL The CELL-DYN Emerald is an automated hematology analyzer designed for in-vitro diagnostic use in clinical laboratories.

Abbott has determined that gain settings for the non-standard specimen types may not match the gain settings for the standard specimen type. There is the potential for impact to product performance.

The firm, Abbott, sent two "Product Correction" letters one dated March 23,2010 and a follow-up letter dated July 1, 2010, via express mail to all its consignees/customers. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to perform the following steps, noted in the letter, to print and verify their gain setting. Abbott informed the customers that they would receive a mandatory software update and were instructed to install the CELL-DYN Emerald according to the attached instructions, and to complete and return the Customer Reply form via fax to 1-800-777-0051 or email to [email protected]. Should you have any questions or would like to discuss in more detail, contact Director Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Abbott Hematology at 408-567-3403.