FDA Recall Terminated

Coulter HmX Hematology Analyzer and HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader. Hematology Analyzers; Part Number: 6605522, 6605523, 6605524, 6605525, 6605526, 6605527, A85566, and A85564. Quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential cell counter for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories.

Recall: Z-1730-2011 · Initiated December 14, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1730-2011
Event Number
57757
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
GKZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 14, 2010
Posted
March 18, 2011
Terminated
September 2, 2014
Address
200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6208

Description

Coulter HmX Hematology Analyzer and HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader. Hematology Analyzers; Part Number: 6605522, 6605523, 6605524, 6605525, 6605526, 6605527, A85566, and A85564. Quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential cell counter for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed the Coulter MAXM, MAXM AL, HmX and HmX AL Analyzers omit the tilde (~) character when the tilde is used as part of the Sample 10 within a barcode label scanned by the primary mode barcode reader. There is a potential for Specimen or Patient misidentification to occur.

Action

The recall communication was initiated on 12/14/2010 with Beckman Coulter forwarding an Urgent: Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter with attached PCA Response Form (via US Postal Service for US Customers) to all customers who purchased the COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer, COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader, COULTER MAXM Analyzer, COULTER MAXM Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were instructed not to use the tilde (~) character in Specimen or Patient identifiers. In addition, customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed PCA Response Form within 10 days. Customers with any technical questions regarding this Product Corrective Action were instructed to call Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 800-526-7694 in the United States or Canada, or contact their local Beckman Coulter representative.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libyan Arab, Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Macao, Malawi, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, U.S. Virgin Islands, Yemen, and Zambia.

Quantity

4288 units total