Brand Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Product Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Model/Catalog Number: 04U42-84 Software Version: All software v
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Brand Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Product Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Model/Catalog Number: 04 by Abbott Laboratories. Reason: When expired reagents are scanned or manually entered, the system will change the expiration date to current or future date without notifying user tha.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1656-2025
Action Date
2025-04-30
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Brand Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Product Name: CELL-DYN Ruby Model/Catalog Number: 04U42-84 Software Version: All software versions Product Description: CELL-DYN Ruby
Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI 00380740017170 SNs: 35939BG 35979BG 36019BG 36103BG 36115BG 36143BG 36171BG 36177BG 36361BG 36788BG 36866BG 54095BG 54431BG 54686BG 54787BG 54900BG 55634BG 55644BG 55656BG 55657BG 55659BG 55662BG 55665BG 55672BG 55673BG 55747BG 55859BG 55879BG 70021BG 70161BG 70204BG 70463BG 70713BG 70931BG 71185BG 71387BG 71388BG 71397BG 71398BG 71476BG 71503BG 71626BG 71637BG 71638BG 71710BG
Quantity Affected: 45
Reason for Recall
When expired reagents are scanned or manually entered, the system will change the expiration date to current or future date without notifying user that an expired reagent is being used. Use of expired reagents is against the guidelines of the Operator's Manual.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Rebublic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Gaza & Jericho, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong King, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, SRI Lanka, St. Lucia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turk & Caicos, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Yemen.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2025-03-18
Company
Abbott Park, IL
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 193 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.
Abbott Laboratories has 101 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 15 clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Abbott Laboratories) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Abbott Laboratories have FDA actions?
Abbott Laboratories has 101 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 15 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1656-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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