BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    COULTER LH 780 Analyzer, part number: LH780 System Help 1B1.103272, PN 723585. SW Version: 1B1, 1B2. Serial Number: all. The COULTER LH 780 Hematology Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The COULTER LH 780 Hematology Analyzer also provides automated Reticulocyte analysis and enumeration of nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) as well as an automated method for enumeration of RBCs and WBCs in body fluids.

    Recall: Z-1241-2012 · Initiated December 1, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1241-2012
    Event Number
    61255
    Firm
    Beckman Coulter Inc.
    FEI Number
    2050012
    Product Code
    GKZ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software design
    Initiated
    December 1, 2011
    Posted
    March 21, 2012
    Terminated
    September 2, 2014
    Address
    250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

    Description

    COULTER LH 780 Analyzer, part number: LH780 System Help 1B1.103272, PN 723585. SW Version: 1B1, 1B2. Serial Number: all. The COULTER LH 780 Hematology Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The COULTER LH 780 Hematology Analyzer also provides automated Reticulocyte analysis and enumeration of nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) as well as an automated method for enumeration of RBCs and WBCs in body fluids.

    Reason

    The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the Auto Stop and Auto Transmit features for Quality Control become disabled after scanning assay values from Coulter 5C and Retic-C Cell Controls assay sheets using the 2D Barcode scanner.

    Action

    Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated November 30, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers who use the Auto-Stop or Auto-Transmit to ensure the settings are enabled in Control Setup after scanning the assay sheets. Additionally, a Response Form was included for customers to complete and return. Contact Beckman Coulter Customer Service at (800) 526-7694 for questions regarding this notice.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the Virgin Islands and the countries of Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Australia Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bermuda Brazil Bulgaria Burundi Cameroon Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Ethiopia France Germany Greece Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Korea, Republic of Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Lithuania Macao Malaysia Mayotte Mexico Monaco Morocco Myanmar Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Philippines Poland Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Venezuela Viet Nam Yemen Zimbabwe

    Quantity

    8,922 units total (4,073 units in US)