Events

Recall of AutoMate 1250 and AutoMate 2550

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Beckman Coulter Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63155
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0056-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-04-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-10-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-02-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=112702
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Station, pipetting and diluting, for clinical use - Product Code JQW
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated because beckman coulter has confirmed customer reports of secondary tubes being labeled with two different barcode labels on the automate 2500 family (previously referred to as ola2500 systems) units which can cause misidentification of a sample when software versions lower than version 4.1 is used.
  • Action
    Beckman Coulter initiated an Urgent Product Correction letter dated April 11, 2012, with attached PCA Response Form to all customers who purchased the affected product. . The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter representative. Customers with questions should call 714-993-5321. For questions regarding this recall call 714-961-4941.

Device

AutoMate 1250 and AutoMate 2550
  • Model / Serial
    All Serial Numbers
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the following countries: Argentina Australia Austria Belarus Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea, Republic of Kuwait Macao Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Panama Russian Federation Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom
  • Product Description
    AutoMate 1250 and AutoMate 2550, Part Numbers ODL25125 and ODL25255. || The AutoMate 1200/2500 System Series is a semi-open, pre- and post-analytical sample processing and sorting system. The base system automates the sample sorting, decapping, and archiving processes. Handling and sorting of samples includes automatic detection of the tube type and cap type (color). Optional features include an Aliquot Module for creation of labeled secondary tubes (including the detection of the presence of adequate volume for the requested aliquots) and a Recapper Module to re-seal previously decapped tubes prior to archiving.
  • Manufacturer
    Beckman Coulter Inc.

Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Beckman Coulter Inc., 250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea CA 92821-6232
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Danaher Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA