Recall Z-1656-2010 ยท GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Beckman Coulter Inc.
UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. Beckman Coulter, Inc. Brea, CA. Quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.
| Date | May 26, 2010 (initiated Mar 2, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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 |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | 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. |
| Quantity | 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. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K081930 | UNICEL DXH 800 COULTER CELLULAR ANALYSIS SYSTEM Beckman Coulter, Inc., Dec 19, 2008 |