Recall Z-0237-2018

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 DxH600, Part Number B23858, automated hematology analyzer (Note: the DxH 600 is the same instrument as the DxH 800 except that it is a bench top unit with no instrument cart, computer stand, and no connectivity capabilities)

Codes / lots: Serial Number AZ06682

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-0237-2018
Initiated
November 3, 2017
Terminated
June 19, 2018
Product code
GKZ – Counter, Differential Cell
Quantity
1 unit
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-0236-2018 Class IIUniCel DxH800, Part Numbers: 629029 and B24802, automated hematology analyzerThe 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