Recall Z-1980-2011 ยท GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Beckman Coulter Inc.
UniCel DxH 800 Floor Cabinet Part Number: 723335 The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer provides: - Complete Blood Count (CBC), Leukocyte 5 Part Differential (Diff), Reticulocyte (Retic) and Nucleated Red Blood Cell (NRBC) on whole blood - T
| Date | Apr 14, 2011 (initiated Oct 20, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Sharp edges on drawer slides within the DxH800 Floor Stand (Cabinet) may expose operators to physical injury while replacing reagents and waste containers. IMPACT: There is potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens such as HIV, HBV, and HCV. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Product Corrective Action letter dated October 20, 2010, with a PCA Response Form (via US PostalService) to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. This letter informed the customers about the problems identified and provided an action/resolution to this issue. Beckman Coulter asked consignees to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days and share this information with laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of laboratory Quality System documentation |
| Quantity | 422 units in total (175 in US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, |
| 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 |