The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2229-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Sunquest Laboratory SMART Software Recall for Incorrect Patient Data

Sunquest Information Systems is recalling Sunquest Laboratory SMART software versions 6.4.2 due to a defect that may display incorrect patient demographic data.

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 indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a software defect leading to data errors, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving minor errors or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. is recalling Sunquest Laboratory SMART and Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select software, version 6.4.2. The software is used for clinical purposes and was distributed to 47 sites nationwide.

The recall was initiated because a defect in the graphical user interface (GUI) inquiry function may return incorrect patient demographic data. This error occurs when searching by ID (CID) if the accession number associated with the CID is no longer inactive.

Healthcare facilities using this software should contact Sunquest Information Systems for further instructions on how to resolve the issue.

The recalled product

Product
Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select Product Usage: for clinical use
Affected units
47

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)

  • Version 6.4.2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.