Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 23, 2015
Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxH 800 Slidemaker Stainer Software version 3.0.2.0 and DxH 600 software version 1.1.1.0 because the software for the DxH systems allows the creat…
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 3.0.2.0, Part No. 62902… - a moderate-severity action.
UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 3.0.2.0, Part No. 62902… was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in December 23, 2015. Reason: Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxH 800 Slidemaker Stainer Software version 3.0.2.0 and DxH 600 software ver…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0432-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxH 800 Slidemaker Stainer Software version 3.0.2.0 and DxH 600 software ver….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0432-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0432-2016) was formally reported on December 23, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 1, 2015. 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 3,951 units total (1,975 units in US).
The documented reason for this recall is: Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxH 800 Slidemaker Stainer Software version 3.0.2.0 and DxH 600 software version 1.1.1.0 because the software for the DxH systems allows the creation of multiple orders with the same Spe… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany…. 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3,951 units total (1,975 units in US)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 3.0.2.0, Part No. 629029, B24465, B24802 The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are quantitative, multi-parameter, 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 benchtop or with a floor stand. The DxH 600 is available as an analyzer for use on a benchtop only.
Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxH 800 Slidemaker Stainer Software version 3.0.2.0 and DxH 600 software version 1.1.1.0 because the software for the DxH systems allows the creation of multiple orders with the same Specimen identification (ID) but different Patient identification when manually editing pending orders at the System Manager.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0432-2016 |
| Date reported | December 23, 2015 |
| Date initiated | December 1, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 3,951 units total (1,975 units in US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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