PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. 629029, B24465, B24802, B68304

Reported: January 18, 2017 Initiated: December 19, 2016 #Z-1013-2017

Product Description

UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. 629029, B24465, B24802, B68304

Reason for Recall

Beckman Coulter has determined that additional clarification for the Blast Suspect messages is necessary. In rare situations, the UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System may not flag or detect blasts in some blood samples. This is due to limitations in the available technology as well as sample limitations.

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
4,657 units total (2,067 units in US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the countries of : Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Ecuador Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Republic, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vietnam.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. 629029, B24465, B24802, B68304. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 4,657 units total (2,067 units in US).
Why was this product recalled?
Beckman Coulter has determined that additional clarification for the Blast Suspect messages is necessary. In rare situations, the UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System may not flag or detect blasts in some blood samples. This is due to limitations in the available technology as well as sample limitations.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 18, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1013-2017.