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Biologic recalls tagged "Device defect"

Recalls of blood, tissue, vaccines and related products regulated by FDA’s biologics center, newest first. 6 recalls Each recall is dated by the day its recall page names (how recalls are dated).
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1 recall that day

Diagnostic Grifols Erytra and Erytra Eflexis Automated Blood Grouping and Antibody Test Systems

An issue in how these blood grouping systems titrate antibodies can cause minor variations in titration results.

Low risk, FDA, Ended, Device defect

1 recall that day

Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo

Determine HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo 25T kits may give false positive results due to a subcomponent.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

3 recalls that day

ALBA Bioscience ALBAzyme Papain Solution Kit

ALBAzyme Papain Solution Kit may have reduced activity, causing incomplete removal of enzyme-sensitive antigens from red blood cells.

Low risk, FDA, Ended, Device defect

ALBA Bioscience Ortho Sera Papain

ORTHO Sera Papain has reduced reactivity, which may cause hemolytic transfusion reactions.

Low risk, FDA, Ended, Device defect

Terumo BCT Rika Plasma Donation System

The Rika Plasma Donation System has a potential safety issue with an electrical component in its control valve.

Moderate risk, FDA, Ended, Device defect

1 recall that day

Thermo Fisher Scientific TSCM17, TSCM34 and TSCM48 Laboratory Freezers

The CryoMed Controlled-Rate Freezer may have a heater that can trip a circuit breaker or shock the user.

Moderate risk, FDA, Ended, Device defect