Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 13, 2013
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 …
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 60… - a moderate-severity action.
UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 60… was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in November 13, 2013. Reason: Beckman Coulter is initiating a recall for UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System (PN 629029) and Un…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0147-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Beckman Coulter is initiating a recall for UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System (PN 629029) and Un….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0147-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0147-2014) was formally reported on November 13, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 24, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Beckman Coulter Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Brea, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,025 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 indicat… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1,025 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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.
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0147-2014 |
| Date reported | November 13, 2013 |
| Date initiated | September 24, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 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,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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