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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes such as Glucose, Magnesium, and Potassium.

Reported: March 13, 2013 Initiated: November 28, 2012 #Z-0913-2013

Product Description

Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes such as Glucose, Magnesium, and Potassium.

Reason for Recall

Due to a software data storage limitation which only occurs under certain conditions, measurements of the Reagent Blank (RB) or Calibration (CAL) sample results are not saved and the software reverts to a previously stored, acceptable RB/CAL result.

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
28 in U.S.; 4 Canada; 318 to other foreign countries.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea Republic, Malaysia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes such as Glucose, Magnesium, and Potassium.. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 28 in U.S.; 4 Canada; 318 to other foreign countries..
Why was this product recalled?
Due to a software data storage limitation which only occurs under certain conditions, measurements of the Reagent Blank (RB) or Calibration (CAL) sample results are not saved and the software reverts to a previously stored, acceptable RB/CAL result.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 13, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0913-2013.