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Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part number(s): 629029

FDA device recall Z-1905-2010 · posted 2010-06-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated after Beckman Coulter confirmed an issue with the UniCel DxH 800 during in-house testing. It was determined that there is a potential for a false increase in platelet results, due to micro-bubbles. This situation could present a risk of falsely increased platelet results in patient samples as diluent containers are depleted.
Action taken
Beginning on July 29, 2009 Customers were contacted by Customer Technical Support (CTS) personnel and provided with the Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter. The PCA letter informed customers of the issue, the impact of the issue and actions/resolutions required by Beckman Coulter Service representative ad the affected consignee. The consignees were informed that their Beckman Coulter Service representative has made temporary changes to the Supplies setup. In addition to the Supplies setup change, consignees were instructed that one of the following workflow options must be implemented to ensure no results are affected. Please continue to follow one of the options listed below until a permanent fix is available. These options were given as: Option A: Monitor Diluent cycles or Option B: Unable to monitor Diluent cycles. The consignees were instructed that a long term solution to eliminate this risk is being developed and will be provided as soon as available. The consignees were instructed to please share this information with your laboratory staff. If they have any questions regarding this Product Corrective Action, please call 800-526-7694 in the United States or contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GKZ
Quantity affected
7
Distribution
Nationwide to: AZ, LA, IL, NY, PA & TN
Date initiated
2009-07-28
Date posted
2010-06-25
Date terminated
2012-04-04
Location
Brea, CA

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