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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

AU5800 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. A98352 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, CSF) in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality, control (QC) materials, and other accessories.

Reported: August 10, 2016 Initiated: July 30, 2015 #Z-2310-2016

Product Description

AU5800 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. A98352 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, CSF) in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality, control (QC) materials, and other accessories.

Reason for Recall

Beckman coulter has received complaints regarding leaking and cracked C cups. When the cup cracks, coolant can leak onto the connectors of the Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) in the analyzer, resulting in a short-circuit causing the instrument to go into a stop mode.

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
2,130 units total (588 units in US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide (including Guam and Puerto Rico), and Internationally to Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States Uruguay, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AU5800 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. A98352 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, CSF) in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality, control (QC) materials, and other accessories.. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 2,130 units total (588 units in US).
Why was this product recalled?
Beckman coulter has received complaints regarding leaking and cracked C cups. When the cup cracks, coolant can leak onto the connectors of the Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) in the analyzer, resulting in a short-circuit causing the instrument to go into a stop mode.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 10, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2310-2016.