Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 28, 2012
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the UniCel Dxl and DxC Access Immunoassay Systems had field modifications to the aspirate and dispense probe as…
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled UniCel DxC 880i, 860i, 680i, and 660i Integrated Systems, Part Numbers: A64871, A64903, A… - a moderate-severity action.
UniCel DxC 880i, 860i, 680i, and 660i Integrated Systems, Part Numbers: A64871, A64903, A… was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in November 28, 2012. Reason: The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the UniCel Dxl and DxC Access Immunoassay…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0347-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the UniCel Dxl and DxC Access Immunoassay….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0347-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0347-2013) was formally reported on November 28, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 1, 2011. 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 N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the UniCel Dxl and DxC Access Immunoassay Systems had field modifications to the aspirate and dispense probe assemblies. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, AE, AU, BG, BW, CH, CN, CZ, DE, ES, FR, GB, HK, HR, HU, IN, IT, JO, JP, LB, MA, MX, NL, PL, QA, RO, RU, SK, TN, TR, ZA, AO, AR, AT, BE, CO, DZ, FI…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
N/A
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
UniCel DxC 880i, 860i, 680i, and 660i Integrated Systems, Part Numbers: A64871, A64903, A64935, A59102. The UniCel DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids. The UniCel DxC series of instruments is a DxI Immunoassay System integrated with a chemistry analyzer.
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the UniCel Dxl and DxC Access Immunoassay Systems had field modifications to the aspirate and dispense probe assemblies.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0347-2013 |
| Date reported | November 28, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 1, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, AE, AU, BG, BW, CH, CN, CZ, DE, ES, FR, GB, HK, HR, HU, IN, IT, JO, JP, LB, MA, MX, NL, PL, QA, RO, RU, SK, TN, TR, ZA, AO, AR, AT, BE, CO, DZ, FI, IE, IL, KR, KW, LI… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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