Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 29, 2019
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….
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.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1383-2019) was formally reported on May 29, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 30, 2018. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), 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 2,059 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, F…. 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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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
2,059 devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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
Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized.
| 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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