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COULTER LH Series Diluent, Catalog No. 8547194, Product Labeling A40192-AD. The diluent provides the ability to analyze

FDA device recall Z-2480-2015 · posted 2015-08-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for recall
Beckman Coulter is recalling the LH 750 and LH780 Hematology Systems because the use of the diluent lots may eventually result in a compromised Hgb cuvette.
Action taken
An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 7/22/15 was sent to the affected customers to inform them of the issue and actions to take. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact Beckman Coulter's Customer Support Center, http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support, (800) 526-7694 in US and Canada. Customers outside of the US and Canada, are instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
GIF
Quantity affected
409,042 units (339,545 units in US)
Distribution
Distributed US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands and the countries of Bermuda, Canada, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Mexico, Panama, Taiwan, and Trinidad-Tobago.
Date initiated
2015-07-22
Date posted
2015-08-28
Date terminated
2015-12-18
Location
Brea, CA

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