The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0250-2013·Announced 2012-11-14

Sunquest Laboratory Version 7.0 Recalled for Data Integrity Errors

Sunquest Information Systems is recalling Sunquest Laboratory version 7.0 because a software defect can cause user-defined data to be incorrectly replaced.

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 II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The defect involves data integrity errors rather than direct physical injury or death, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for software defects without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. is recalling Sunquest Laboratory, version 7.0. The recall is due to a software defect where saving an Accession to a non-current Episode/Event can cause a User-Defined field to be incorrectly replaced by the current Episode/Event User-Defined data.

The affected software was distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Ireland. The recall covers 14 sites. The source text does not specify the exact names of the affected sites or the specific dates of distribution.

Consumers and healthcare facilities using this software should contact Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. for further instructions on how to resolve the data integrity issue. The source text does not provide specific contact details or remediation steps.

The recalled product

Product
Sunquest Laboratory, version 7.0 not available
Affected units
14

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 (1)

  • not available

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.