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Beckman Coulter Inc. recalls Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative, a
Recalled October 17, 2012 · FDA recall Z-0021-2013 · Beckman Coulter
Hazard
Beckman Coulter is recalling the UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System because the NRBC, Differential or Reticulocyte mix chamber drain ports may become plugged by rubber pieces from specimen tube caps, and result in biohazard or chemical exposure and/or the potential for generating incorrect results. · FDA Class II
Units
1281 units total (693 units in the US)
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the counties of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian, Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Description
Beckman Coulter is recalling the UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System because the NRBC, Differential or Reticulocyte mix chamber drain ports may become plugged by rubber pieces from specimen tube caps, and result in biohazard or chemical exposure and/or the potential for generating incorrect results.
Product
Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer provides a: " Complete Blood Count (CBC), Leukocyte 5 Part Differential (Diff), Reticulocyte (Retic) and Nucleated Red Blood Cell (NRBC) on whole blood. " Total Nucleated Count (TNC) and Red Cell Count (RBC) on Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) (BF).
Manufacturer(s)
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →