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Recall of Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

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
    63605
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1873-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-10-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-08-02
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-10-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114354
  • 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
    Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical - Product Code JJE
  • Reason
    Beckman coulter is recalling the au8500 clinical chemistry analyzer because there is no labeling on the diluted detergent tank to show the proper disposition of the on/off valve.
  • Action
    A recall notification letter was forwarded to all their customers on 11/1/12 who purchased the AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. The customers were informed of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Reponse form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to call (800) 854-3633 or contact their local BCI Representative.

Device

Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
  • Model / Serial
    Models, Catalogue Numbers: AU5811-01, A94906;  AU5811-02, A94907; AU5811-03, A94908; AU5811-04, A94909; AU5811-06, A94910; AU5821-01, A94911; AU5821-02, A94912; AU5821-03, A94913; AU5821-04, A94914; AU5821-06, A94915; AU5831-01, A94916; AU5831-02, A94917; AU5831-03, A94918; AU5831-04 A94919; AU5831-06 A94920; AU5831-01 A94921; AU5831-02 A94922; AU5831-03 A94923; AU5831-04 A94924; AU5831-06 A94925.
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico and the countries of Germany, China, Austria, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Korea, Vietnam, Hungary, Ireland, France, Spain, Turkey, Switzerland, Israel, Australia, India, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Malaysia, Russian Federation, Japan, Taiwan, and Canada
  • Product Description
    Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, All Serial Numbers. || An automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC), material and other accessories.
  • 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