FDA Devices recall · Reported May 29, 2019
UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number B23858. Product Usage: Note: The DxH 600 hematology analyzer is the same instrument as the DxH 800 (K140911), except that it is a benchtop unit with no instrument cart, computer stand, and no connectivity capabilities. DxH 800 intended use states: The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. Th
Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized.
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number B23858. Product Usage: No… - a critical-severity action.
UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number B23858. Product Usage: No… was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in May 29, 2019. Reason: Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Throm…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1383-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Throm….
- Critical
- severity level
- 2K units
- affected scope
- Class I
- classification
- May 29, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1383-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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 - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
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Product description
UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number B23858. Product Usage: Note: The DxH 600 hematology analyzer is the same instrument as the DxH 800 (K140911), except that it is a benchtop unit with no instrument cart, computer stand, and no connectivity capabilities. DxH 800 intended use states: The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel¿ DxH 800 Analyzer identifies and enumerates the parameters indicated below on the following sample types: Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV, NE%, NE#, LY%, LY#, MO%, MO#, EO%, EO#, BA%, BA#, NRBC%, NRBC#, RET%, RET#, MRV, IRF Pre-Diluted Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) o TNC and RBC
Reason for recall
Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1383-2019 |
| Date reported | May 29, 2019 |
| Date initiated | July 30, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 2,059 devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico. There was government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Gree… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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