The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0856-2015·Announced 2014-12-31

Horiba Lite DM Software Recall for Potential Data Mismatch

Horiba Instruments is recalling Lite DM software versions 2.0.0.19 and lower due to a bug that may apply test results to the wrong patient order.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device software) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Horiba Instruments Inc is recalling the Lite DM (Lite Data Manager) software, specifically versions 2.0.0.19 and lower, used with ABX Micros 60 and ABX Micros CRP 200 Hematology Analyzers. The recall is due to a software bug that creates the potential for received test results to be applied to the wrong order in the Lite DM Worklist.

The affected software is distributed nationwide within the U.S., with 322 units identified, including 5 in the U.S. Military. The bug has not been observed in software versions above V2.0.0.19. The Lite DM application is designed to receive, store, and manage startup, patient, and quality control results from the connected hematology analyzers.

Customers using the affected software versions should contact Horiba Medical for information on corrective actions. The recall addresses the risk of data integrity issues where patient results might be incorrectly associated with a different patient's order.

The recalled product

Product
Lite DM (Lite Data Manager) Software Version(s): Versions 2.0.0.19 and lower Product Model #: D00A00224D The Lite DM (Lite Data Manager) is a software application developed by HORIBA Medical intended to receive, store, and manage Startup, Patient, and Quality Control (QC)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Horiba Instruments Inc

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