# Major Recall Alert: Clinisys™ SQ Blood Bank (Sim Ovision F_Driver V 1.00 - 1.09) Recalled Due to Data Transmission Errors
On **April 14, 2025**, a recall was issued for **Clinisys™ SQ Blood Bank (Sim Ovision F_Driver V 1.00 - 1.09)** due to a potentially serious software issue. The recall affects laboratory instruments using this driver version, where incomplete data messages can result in a "timed out" error. These errors may lead to **partial data retention** in the system's memory, potentially causing the transmission of merged or incorrect results between samples.
Healthcare providers and laboratory personnel should take immediate action to prevent any risk of data errors, as this could directly affect patient care. Read on for essential recall details and steps to ensure compliance.
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## Why This Recall is Important
Timely and accurate laboratory results are instrumental in providing safe and effective patient care. The issue identified with the **Clinisys™ SQ Blood Bank driver** creates risks of **data crossover or erroneous transmissions**, which may result in:
- **Mislabeled Results**: Diagnostic inaccuracies that could compromise treatment plans.
- **Patient Safety Risks**: Incorrect data processing can lead to delayed or inappropriate interventions.
- **Regulatory Non-Compliance**: Healthcare providers risk breaching safety and accuracy standards mandated for lab operations.
If your laboratory is using **Sim Ovision F_Driver version 1.00 to 1.09**, you must be vigilant about these risks and take corrective actions as recommended.
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## Details of the Recall
Here’s a quick breakdown of the recall information for your reference:
- **Category**: Laboratory Instruments
- **Brand**: Clinisys™
- **Product**: Clinisys™ SQ Blood Bank Sim Ovision F_Driver (Versions 1.00 - 1.09)
- **Recall Reason**: Incomplete data transfer causes "timed out" errors, and residual memory data merges with subsequent samples' transmissions.
- **Recall Start Date**: **April 14, 2025**
Official Source: Visit the [Government of Canada Recall Notice](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/clinisystm-sq-blood-bank) for complete details on this recall.
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## What You Should Do
If your facility employs the affected Clinisys™ SQ Blood Bank driver, follow these **immediate steps** to mitigate risks:
1. **Stop Using Affected Software**: Suspend use of Sim Ovision F_Driver versions 1.00 to 1.09 immediately.
2. **Download Software Updates**: Contact your vendor for upgraded driver versions that resolve this issue.
3. **Notify Staff Members**: Alert all relevant lab personnel about potential data errors to minimize mishandling or misinterpretation of results.
4. **Monitor Past Data**: Review any patient results derived through this system between October 2023 (October 2023 end-of-support) and now to verify accuracy.
5. **Consult Clinisys Support**: Reach out to Clinisys to receive further guidance on how to safely transition.
**Remember**: Patient safety is critical. Taking these precautionary actions can prevent unnecessary risks.
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