Recall Z-0236-2018

Beckman Coulter Inc. · initiated November 3, 2017

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

UniCel DxH800, Part Numbers: 629029 and B24802, automated hematology analyzer

Codes / lots: Serial Numbers: B24802: AW10161, AW10154, AZ34449, AZ34447 629029: AT40563, AT06096, AT06095, AT02044, AW05080, AW05072, AW05066, AT50679, AS49422, AS36312, AS23151

Reason for recall

The shield for the Single-Tube Station on the DxH instrument may interfere with sample aspiration in the open vial position.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

The firm notified its consignees of the recall on 11/03/2017 by letter. The letter stated the issue and provided the following instructions: "To avoid a biohazardous spill, do not use the right (green) position of the Single-Tube Station for sample aspiration until the shield is removed. You may remove the shield following the instructions in Attachment 1 or contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative for further assistance."

Details

Recall number
Z-0236-2018
Initiated
November 3, 2017
Terminated
June 19, 2018
Product code
GKZ – Counter, Differential Cell
Quantity
15 units
Distribution
CA, AR, HI, CA, OH, WA, MD, Canada, Japan
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea, CA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0237-2018 Class IIUniCel DxH600, Part Number B23858, automated hematology analyzer (Note: the DxH 600 is…The shield for the Single-Tube Station on the DxH instrument may interfere with sample aspiration in the… 11/03/2017Terminated
Z-0238-2018 Class IIUniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer, Part Number 75222, for use with automated hematology…The shield for the Single-Tube Station on the DxH instrument may interfere with sample aspiration in the… 11/03/2017Terminated