The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0189-2013·Announced 2012-11-14

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions Recalls Boule Con-Diff Hematology Control Vials

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions is recalling specific lots of Boule Con-Diff Hematology Control vials due to a received complaint.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, and no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. is recalling Boule Con-Diff Hematology Control vials, which are used for in vitro diagnostic purposes to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments. The recall involves specific product parts and lot numbers, including Product Part 501-605 (Lot #1102-575 and Lot #1102-576), Product Part 501-607 (Lot #1102-576), and Product Part 502-012 (Lot #1102-574).

The recall was initiated following the receipt of a complaint. The source text does not specify the nature of the complaint or the exact defect. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and in Brazil and Colombia.

Users of these hematology control vials should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the products are found, they should stop using them and contact Clinical Diagnostic Solutions for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Boule Con-Diff Hematology Control For in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments.
Affected units
623

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Product Part 501-605
  • Lot #1102-575 and Lot # 1102-576

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Clinical Diagnostic Solutions under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →