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Recall of Device Recall Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System

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
    58705
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3125-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-05-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-09-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-06-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=100102
  • 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
    Counter, differential cell - Product Code GKZ
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated because beckman coulter has confirmed that the probe wash collar tubing may become stretched or trapped at the sample aspiration module (sam) during routine use of single-tube presentation station. when the tension on the tubing is severe, the tubing may not be able to return to its home state and may pull the wash collar out of alignment with the aspirate probe. the misal.
  • Action
    Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated May 11, 2011 with an attached Product Correction Response Form to all affected customers. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem identified, potential impact should the problem occur and actions to be taken. The letter states that this issue will be corrected in a future hardware release. Customers were instructed to share this information with laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of Quality System documentation. If ownership or location of the analyzer(s) has been transferred to another laboratory, customers were instructed to provide a copy of the letter to that party. Customers were also asked to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within ten (10) days, so Beckman can be assured they have received this important communication. Questions concerning this notice, were directed to the Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 800-526-7694 in the United States or Canada, or contact their local Beckman Coulter representative.

Device

Device Recall Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number: 629029
  • Product Classification
    Hematology and Pathology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System || Product Usage: UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System Instructions for Use PN 629743AD The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer provides a: 1. Complete Blood Count (CBC), Leukocyte 5 Part Differential (Diff), Reticulocyte (Retic) and Nucleated Red Blood Cell (NRBC) on whole blood. 2. Total Nucleated Count (TNC) and Red Cell Count (RBC) on Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) (BF).
  • 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