FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#142195

Product

UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 3.0.2.0, Part No. 775222 The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are quantitative, multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzers for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The DxH 800 is available as an analyzer for use on a benchtop or with a floor stand. The DxH 600 is available as an analyzer for use on a benchtop only.

FDA product code
GKZCounter, Differential Cell
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Hematology
510(k) numbers
K081930, K120771, K140911
Affected lot / code info
all serial numbers Part No. 775222

Why it was recalled

Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxH 800 Slidemaker Stainer Software version 3.0.2.0 and DxH 600 software version 1.1.1.0 because the software for the DxH systems allows the creation of multiple orders with the same Specimen identification (ID) but different Patient identification when manually editing pending orders at the System Manager.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 1, 2015, to all affected customers to inform them that Beckman Coulter is recalling the the DxH 800 Slidemaker Stainer Software version 3.0.2.0 and DxH 600 software version 1.1.1.0 because of the possibility of sample misidentificaton. Customers were informed that during internal testing, Beckman Coulter determined that the software for the DxH systems noted above allows the creation of multiple orders with the same Specimen identification (ID) but different Patient identification when manually editing pending orders at the System Manager. The issue does not occur for edits of released results or for test orders requested through host transmission. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Customer Support Center at www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support or via phone (800) 526-7694 in US and Canada. Customers outside of US and Canada are instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 714-961-5321.

Recalling firm

Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Address
250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, California 92821-6232

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico , Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Republic, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-12-01
Posted by FDA
2015-12-16
Terminated
2017-01-20
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #142195. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.