BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Kaluza C Flow Cytometry Software, RX Only in the U.S.A., Beckman Coulter, Inc. for the following software devices: (A) Kaluza C Perpetual License (B) Kaluza C Single Use 1 Year License (C) Kaluza C 5 User Network (D) Kaluza C 10 User Network (E) Kaluza C Perpetual Educational License (F) Kaluza C Single User 1 Year educational License (G) Kaluza C 10 User Network Educational License (H) Kaluza C 5 User Network Educational License (I) Kaluza C Flow Cytometry Software

    Recall: Z-1982-2019 · Initiated September 17, 2018

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1982-2019
    Event Number
    82919
    Firm
    Beckman Coulter Inc.
    FEI Number
    2050012
    Product Code
    JQP
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment
    Initiated
    September 17, 2018
    Address
    250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

    Description

    Kaluza C Flow Cytometry Software, RX Only in the U.S.A., Beckman Coulter, Inc. for the following software devices: (A) Kaluza C Perpetual License (B) Kaluza C Single Use 1 Year License (C) Kaluza C 5 User Network (D) Kaluza C 10 User Network (E) Kaluza C Perpetual Educational License (F) Kaluza C Single User 1 Year educational License (G) Kaluza C 10 User Network Educational License (H) Kaluza C 5 User Network Educational License (I) Kaluza C Flow Cytometry Software

    Reason

    Compatibility issue between the software and Microsoft updates to Windows 7, 8, and 10. The compatibility issue causes the software to be unusable which could result in a delay of reporting results.

    Action

    An "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter was sent on September 18, 2018 via email to all affected customers. Beckman Coulter ask that if you are using a LIS, please review all previous LIS transmissions which included keywords for accuracy by comparing keywords displayed in Kaluza C Information Plots to those in the LIS system. Please report any erroneous transmissions to Beckman Coulter. The recall letter also ask their customers to visit the Beckman Coulter website to download version Kaluza C 1.1 and install on all affected systems. Installation of Kaluza C version 1.1 will prevent software crashes and result in proper keyword value being transmitted for all samples 1. Navigate to http://www.kaluzasoftware.com and click the "Download" icon. 2. Click "Download Kaluza C1.1" and fill in the requested information. 3. Click the link in the registration email to download Kaluza C version 1.1. 4. Install Kaluza C version 1.1 on systems used for analysis. If you have questions regarding the notification, please contact 1-800-369-0333.

    Distribution

    US: CA and NY OUS: United Kingdom, Switzerland and Germany

    Quantity

    41 units