ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1430-2013 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Beckman Coulter Inc.

AU2700 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Perform automated analysis of serum, urine, and other body fluids, including whole blood.

DateMay 29, 2013 (initiated Apr 26, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonBeckman Coulter is recalling AU2700/AU2700 Plus & AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzers becuase it was determined that the tubing/joint connections associated with these MODs may leak concentrated detergent. Beckman Coulter has received complaints that the joint connecting the tubing appears to disintegrate over time, causing a leak.
Root causeComponent design/selection
ActionBeckman Coulter sent an Urgent Product Correction letter on April 26, 2013 along with a response form. The letter notified customers of the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the Call Center at 800-854-3633 for questions regarding this notice.
Quantity108 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution-USA Nationwide and countries of: AU, CA, DE, ES, GB, IT, PT, and JP.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K003721MODIFICATION TO OLYMPUS AU2700 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYZER
Olympus America, Inc., Dec 18, 2000
K011720OLYMPUS AU5400 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYZER
Olympus America, Inc., Jun 25, 2001