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ACT diff 2 Analyzer (Automated differential cell counter)

FDA device recall Z-0339-05 · posted 2004-12-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc
Reason for recall
Erroneous results issue when MONOJECT blood collection tubes are used during analysis after tubes are uncapped and recapped then analysed in the closed vial mode. Results are lower than if cap had not been removed.
Action taken
A letter issued to users informing them of the incompatability of the Coulter ACT diff 2 Analyzer with the use of Monoject blood collection tubes made by Tyco Healthcare Group/Kendall Healthcare. Customers choosing to use these tubes are instructed to uncap the tubes and analyze the samples,as open vial samples.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GKZ
Quantity affected
2709
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada
Date initiated
2004-12-03
Date posted
2004-12-21
Date terminated
2012-01-13
Location
Brea, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
COULTER AC T DIFF 2 ANALYZER (K990352)Coulter Corp.1999-04-01