National Biomedical Computer System, Versions 1.1 to 1.3.2.

Recall #B-861-9.

REASON

Y2K defect in the computer software incorrectly calculates the
end date of a temporary deferral to be 1900 instead of 2000, and
removes the deferral from the database.

CODE

Software versions 1.1 to 1.3.2.

MANUFACTURER

American Red Cross Blood Services, Arlington, Virginia.

RECALLED BY

Manufacturer, by letter dated January 6, 1999. Firm-initiated
recall complete.

DISTRIBUTION

Nationwide.

QUANTITY

38 systems were distributed.