Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 13, 2013
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 …
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that … - a moderate-severity action.
Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that … was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in March 13, 2013. Reason: Due to a software data storage limitation which only occurs under certain conditions, measurements of the Rea…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0913-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to a software data storage limitation which only occurs under certain conditions, measurements of the Rea….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0913-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0913-2013) was formally reported on March 13, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 28, 2012. 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 28 in U.S.; 4 Canada; 318 to other foreign countries..
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 sto… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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,…. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
28 in U.S.; 4 Canada; 318 to other foreign countries.
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes such as Glucose, Magnesium, and Potassium.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0913-2013 |
| Date reported | March 13, 2013 |
| Date initiated | November 28, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 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,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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