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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are quantitative, multiparameter, automated hematology analyzers for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The DxH 800 is available as an analyzer for use on a tabletop or with a floor stand. The DxH 600 is available as an analyzer for use on a tabletop only.

Reported: November 13, 2013 Initiated: September 24, 2013 #Z-0147-2014

Product Description

UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are quantitative, multiparameter, automated hematology analyzers for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The DxH 800 is available as an analyzer for use on a tabletop or with a floor stand. The DxH 600 is available as an analyzer for use on a tabletop only.

Reason for Recall

Beckman Coulter is initiating a recall for UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System (PN 629029) and UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System (PN B23858) because the company's internal investigation indicates that specific lots of check valves used in several locations within the DxH 800 and DxH 600 systems may fail. A failure may result in an air or liquid leak at the VCS Waste Chamb

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
1,025 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal Qatar, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trindad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. .
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are quantitative, multiparameter, automated hematology analyzers for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The DxH 800 is available as an analyzer for use on a tabletop or with a floor stand. The DxH 600 is available as an analyzer for use on a tabletop only.. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 1,025 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Beckman Coulter is initiating a recall for UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System (PN 629029) and UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System (PN B23858) because the company's internal investigation indicates that specific lots of check valves used in several locations within the DxH 800 and DxH 600 systems may fail. A failure may result in an air or liquid leak at the VCS Waste Chamb
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0147-2014.