# FDA recall Z-0173-2020

> **Abbott Laboratories** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-05-09.

## Product

Emerald Diluent Tubing, List number 09H50-01, accompanying CELL-DYN Emerald instrument, List number 09H39-01.  The firm name on the label is Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL.

## Reason for recall

The diluent tubing used on the instrument appears cloudy or to have a powder/film on the inner and outer surfaces which may result in falsely elevated platelet results.

## Distribution

Distribution was made to GA, LA, MA, NC, NY, SC, and TX.    There was no military/government distribution.      Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, and Serbia.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0173-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Abbott Laboratories
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-05-09
- **Report date:** 2019-10-30
- **Termination date:** 2020-10-07

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0173-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0173-2020. Retrieved 2026-08-19 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0173-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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