Recall Z-3114-2017

Beckman Coulter Inc. · initiated June 26, 2017

Class II Terminated

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

Product

Coulter HmX CP and Coulter HmX AL Analyzers The purpose of the HmX Hematology Analyzer is to separate the normal patient, with all normal system-generated parameters, from the patient who needs additional studies. These studies include further measurements of cell size and cell distribution, biochemical investigation or any other test that helps diagnose the abnormality

Codes / lots: Catalog Number(s): HMX CP - 178832, 178833, 178834, A91062, A90994; HmX AutoLoader - 6605522, 6605523, 6605524; All software versions.

Reason for recall

Beckman Coulter has determined that additional clarification for the Blast Suspect messages is necessary. In rare situations, the LH 750, LH 780, LH 500 and HmX Analyzers may not flag or detect blasts in some blood samples.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling Change Control

Action taken

Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 30, 2017, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to share the information with their laboratory staff. If they forwarded any of the affected product to another laboratory, please provide them a copy of the letter. Customers with questions should contact the Customer Support Center at 800-528-7694.

Details

Recall number
Z-3114-2017
Initiated
June 26, 2017
Terminated
September 14, 2023
Product code
GKZ – Counter, Differential Cell
Quantity
3326 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, China, Colombia, Congo, Croatia, Czech republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe…
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea, CA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-3113-2017 Class IICoulter LH 750, Coulter LH 780, and Coulter LH 500 Analyzers Hematology Analyzers are…Beckman Coulter has determined that additional clarification for the Blast Suspect messages is necessary. In… 06/26/2017Terminated