—#155030

Product

UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. B23858.

FDA product code: GKZ — Counter, Differential Cell
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Hematology
510(k) numbers: K081930, K120771, K140911
Affected lot / code info: all software versions

Why it was recalled

There is a possibility of a data acquisition disruption that may cause an unusual light scatter event pattern for the white blood cell differential that may not have a system flag and/or message. The events associated with the unusual light scatter pattern may be incorrectly removed from analysis which can result in an erroneous differential result.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 4/24/17 was sent to customers to inform them that there is a possibility of a data acquisition disruption that may cause an unusual light scatter event pattern for the white blood cell differential that may not have a system flag and/or message. The events associated with the unusual light scatter pattern may be incorrectly removed from analysis which can result in an erroneous differential result. The letter informs the customers of the issue, impact, action, and resolution. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days. Customers with any questions regarding the notice are instructed to contact Customer Support Center at Http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support, 800-526-7694 in the US and Canada, customers outside the U.S. and Canada are instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter representative.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: US nationwide, Algeria, Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'lvoire, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan , Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania ,Macao, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania , Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia , South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Republic, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vietnam.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2017-04-24
Terminated: 2018-05-22
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #155030. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.