Recall Z-0850-2010

Beckman Coulter Inc · initiated May 29, 2008

Terminated

Product

COULTER LH SlideMaker, LH Barcode Specification, LH SM Intended Use, LH Slide and Sample Flow, Part Number 6605633, P/N 4277248, 4277299, and 277299. Intended for use as an optional peripheral to the Beckman Coulter LH 700 Series System. Creates a blood smear on a clean microscope slide using a segment of the blood sample aspirated by the LH 700 Series.

Codes / lots: All Software Versions.

Reason for recall

Beckman Coulter has become aware of a potential issue in which the Sample ID information embedded in the barcode affixed to a slide made by the Coulter GEN*S and LH SlideMaker does not match the text.

FDA-determined cause: Pending

Action taken

An Urgent: Product Corrective Action letter, dated June 9, 2008, was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected products, stated the background, discussed the issue, and stated the actions to be taken. Customers are to: 1. Only use upper case alpha characters in the Sample Identifier 2. If you must use lower case alpha characters in the Sample Identifier, configure the SlideMaker Slide labels without a bar-code. Questions regarding the Product Corrective Action should be directed to Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 1-800-526-7694 or your local Beckman Coulter Rep.

Details

Recall number
Z-0850-2010
Initiated
May 29, 2008
Posted by FDA
February 25, 2010
Terminated
November 29, 2011
Product code
KPA – Slide Stainer, Automated
Quantity
843
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Canada.
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc, Brea, CA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0851-2010 GEN*S SlideMaker, Barcode Label Specifications, GEN*S SM Intended Use, GEN*S Slide and…Beckman Coulter has become aware of a potential issue in which the Sample ID information embedded in the… 05/29/2008Terminated