CLASS III Device recall · Reported 24 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sunquest Laboratory : intended recalled by Sunquest Information Systems

Sunquest Information Systems is recalling Sunquest Laboratory : intended for use by professionals working in a clinical laboratory, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Nov 2011 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesVersions 6.4.0 and later
Quantity recalled127 sites

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0073-2013
FDA event ID
62516
Recalling firm
Sunquest Information Systems, Tucson, AZ
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
15 Nov 2011
FDA classified
17 Oct 2012
Reported
24 Oct 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Device Malfunction

Timeline

15 Nov 2011Recall initiated by company
17 Oct 2012Classified by FDA+337 days
24 Oct 2012Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Online calculations may not be performed as expected or may yield results that are different than expected when the calculation module is called from the Online Entry (OEM) application for a subtest whose subcolumn number on the instrument online string is divisible by 10.

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sunquest Laboratory : intended for use by professionals working in a clinical laboratory.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide distribution

Nationwide

Stores named: Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Is Sunquest Laboratory : intended for use by professionals working in a clinical laboratory recalled?

Yes. Sunquest Information Systems recalled Sunquest Laboratory : intended for use by professionals working in a clinical laboratory on 15 Nov 2011. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0073-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Online calculations may not be performed as expected or may yield results that are different than expected when the calculation module is called from the Online Entry (OEM) application for a subtest whose subcolumn number on the instrument online string is divisible by 10.

Which lots are affected?

Versions 6.4.0 and later

Where was it sold?

Nationwide distribution

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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