The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0193-2013·Announced 2012-11-14

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions Recalls Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack Hematology Controls

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions is recalling Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack hematology controls due to customer reports of inaccurate MCV and RDW% values.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric indicates is typically a score of 1 or 2. The hazard involves inaccurate diagnostic control values, which is a functional defect rather than a direct physical injury risk, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. is recalling the Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack, a product used for in vitro diagnostic purposes to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments. The recall involves Product part 501-605, Lot #1005-549, and Product part 501-607, Lot #1005-549.

The recall was initiated after the company received reports from customers stating that the Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) values and Red Cell Distribution Width percentage (RDW%) recovered for the product were inaccurate. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the discrepancy or the number of affected units.

This product is distributed nationwide. Users of these hematology controls should stop using the affected lots and contact Clinical Diagnostic Solutions for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack, 6 Vials. For in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments.
Affected units
532

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 #1005-549

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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.

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Same hazard · inaccurate diagnostic values

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