TDHistology/Cytology Classification name: Calculator/data processing… — Class III medical device recall Z-1743-2013
Terminated recall by Technidata S.A., reported 2013-07-24, distributed in CA. A recall was initiated by Technidata because use of symbols (less than or equal to or greater than or equal to
| Recall number | Z-1743-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Technidata S.A., Montbonnot St Martin, N/A, France |
| Recall initiated | 2013-06-20 |
| Classified | 2013-07-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-07-24 |
| Terminated | 2013-07-29 |
| Distributed | CA |
| Quantity | 1 site |
| Reason classes | software |
Product
TDHistology/Cytology Classification name: Calculator/data processing module for clinical use (862.2100). Intended use: Laboratory Information System (L.I.S)
Reason for recall
A recall was initiated by Technidata because use of symbols (less than or equal to or greater than or equal to or any other symbol) in Microsoft Word reports when using electronic transmissions of results by of HPRIM (including HPRIM Medecin via Kermit) or HL7 must be absolutely prohibited. Such symbols are not supported by the Microsoft Word interface used by the Histology/Cytology software and
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.