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UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. Beckman Coulter, Inc. Brea, CA. Quantitative, autom

FDA device recall Z-1656-2010 · posted 2010-05-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for recall
Issue 1: The Diagnostic procedure, Simulate-CDNR Cycle, is not functioning properly. Impact: There is a potential for inadequate sample preparation of samples following the use of this Diagnostic function impacting WBC, Differential, Reticulocyte and/or NRBC results. Issue 2: Use of the Auto Prune function causes the deletion of Quality Control files. Impact: If the last run for a control lot
Action taken
Beckman Coulter, Inc. issued an "Urgent: Product Corrective Action" notification dated March 10, 2010. Consignees were informed of the affected product and instructed on proper steps to take and requested to return the enclosed acknowledgement form. For further information, contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative or call 1-800-526-7694.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
GKZ
Quantity affected
63 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution (AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WI) and Canada.
Date initiated
2010-03-02
Date posted
2010-05-26
Date terminated
2012-05-23
Location
Brea, CA

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