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UniCel DxH 900 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number C11478 Product Usage: Note: The DxH 900 hematology analyzer is CLIA categorized under document CR180294 and is currently marketed as a member of the instrument family of the DxH 800 cleared under K140911, per FDA s guidance, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Replacement Reagent and Instrument Family Policy . DxH 800 intended use states: The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer f

Reported: May 29, 2019 Initiated: July 30, 2018 #Z-1384-2019

Product Description

UniCel DxH 900 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number C11478 Product Usage: Note: The DxH 900 hematology analyzer is CLIA categorized under document CR180294 and is currently marketed as a member of the instrument family of the DxH 800 cleared under K140911, per FDA s guidance, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Replacement Reagent and Instrument Family Policy . DxH 800 intended use states: The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel¿ DxH 800 Analyzer identifies and enumerates the parameters indicated below on the following sample types: Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV, NE%, NE#, LY%, LY#, MO%, MO#, EO%, EO#, BA%, BA#, NRBC%, NRBC#, RET%, RET#, MRV, IRF Pre-Diluted Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) o TNC and RBC

Reason for Recall

Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized.

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
341
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico. There was government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, U.A.E, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
UniCel DxH 900 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number C11478 Product Usage: Note: The DxH 900 hematology analyzer is CLIA categorized under document CR180294 and is currently marketed as a member of the instrument family of the DxH 800 cleared under K140911, per FDA s guidance, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Replacement Reagent and Instrument Family Policy . DxH 800 intended use states: The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel¿ DxH 800 Analyzer identifies and enumerates the parameters indicated below on the following sample types: Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV, NE%, NE#, LY%, LY#, MO%, MO#, EO%, EO#, BA%, BA#, NRBC%, NRBC#, RET%, RET#, MRV, IRF Pre-Diluted Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) o TNC and RBC. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 341.
Why was this product recalled?
Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 29, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1384-2019.