Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 6, 2021
There is a potential that sample carriers (w or w/o samples) within automated sampling system may transport samples to the outer lane which does not contain a physical barrier t…
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled DxA 5000 (DxA Automation System, DxA 5000 fit), "For in Vitro Diagnostic Use", Reference … - a moderate-severity action.
DxA 5000 (DxA Automation System, DxA 5000 fit), "For in Vitro Diagnostic Use", Reference … was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in October 6, 2021. Reason: There is a potential that sample carriers (w or w/o samples) within automated sampling system may transport …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2602-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a potential that sample carriers (w or w/o samples) within automated sampling system may transport ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2602-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2602-2021) was formally reported on October 6, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 21, 2021. 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 123 systems.
The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential that sample carriers (w or w/o samples) within automated sampling system may transport samples to the outer lane which does not contain a physical barrier to restrain samples. Samples are droppe… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, IL, In, KY, MN, MI, OH, PA, TX, WV.. 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
123 systems
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
DxA 5000 (DxA Automation System, DxA 5000 fit), "For in Vitro Diagnostic Use", Reference Numbers: B87352 with B57634, UDI: 15099590707118
There is a potential that sample carriers (w or w/o samples) within automated sampling system may transport samples to the outer lane which does not contain a physical barrier to restrain samples. Samples are dropped when they reach the end of the outer lane which could result in Delay in providing patient with appropriate medical treatment. New sample needs to be drawn. Substantial discharge of biohazards material - Infection with a human transmissible blood-borne or animal pathogen which could result in Infection with a human transmissible blood-borne pathogen (e.g. infectious HBV, HCV, HIV).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2602-2021 |
| Date reported | October 6, 2021 |
| Date initiated | July 21, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 123 systems |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, IL, In, KY, MN, MI, OH, PA, TX, WV. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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