FDA Recall Terminated

UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. Beckman Coulter, Inc. Brea, CA. Quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.

Recall: Z-1656-2010 · Initiated March 2, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1656-2010
Event Number
55194
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
GKZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
March 2, 2010
Posted
May 26, 2010
Terminated
May 23, 2012
Address
200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6208

Description

UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. Beckman Coulter, Inc. Brea, CA. Quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.

Reason

Issue 1: The Diagnostic procedure, Simulate-CDNR Cycle, is not functioning properly. Impact: There is a potential for inadequate sample preparation of samples following the use of this Diagnostic function impacting WBC, Differential, Reticulocyte and/or NRBC results. Issue 2: Use of the Auto Prune function causes the deletion of Quality Control files. Impact: If the last run for a control lot

Action

Beckman Coulter, Inc. issued an "Urgent: Product Corrective Action" notification dated March 10, 2010. Consignees were informed of the affected product and instructed on proper steps to take and requested to return the enclosed acknowledgement form. For further information, contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative or call 1-800-526-7694.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution (AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WI) and Canada.

Quantity

63 units