—#173179

Product

Kaluza C Flow Cytometry Software, RX Only in the U.S.A., Beckman Coulter, Inc. for the following software devices: (A) Kaluza C Perpetual License (B) Kaluza C Single Use 1 Year License (C) Kaluza C 5 User Network (D) Kaluza C 10 User Network (E) Kaluza C Perpetual Educational License (F) Kaluza C Single User 1 Year educational License (G) Kaluza C 10 User Network Educational License (H) Kaluza C 5 User Network Educational License (I) Kaluza C Flow Cytometry Software

FDA product code: JQP — Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
Affected lot / code info: A. C10574/UDI: 15099590705084 B. C10575/UDI: 15099590705091 C. C10576/UDI: 15099590705114 D. C10577/UDI: 15099590705107 E. C10578/UDI: 15099590705121 F. C10579/UDI: 15099590705138 G. C10580/UDI: 15099590705145 H. C10581/UDI: 15099590705152 I. C21166/UDI: 15099590705169

Why it was recalled

Compatibility issue between the software and Microsoft updates to Windows 7, 8, and 10. The compatibility issue causes the software to be unusable which could result in a delay of reporting results.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment

Action the firm took

An "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter was sent on September 18, 2018 via email to all affected customers. Beckman Coulter ask that if you are using a LIS, please review all previous LIS transmissions which included keywords for accuracy by comparing keywords displayed in Kaluza C Information Plots to those in the LIS system. Please report any erroneous transmissions to Beckman Coulter. The recall letter also ask their customers to visit the Beckman Coulter website to download version Kaluza C 1.1 and install on all affected systems. Installation of Kaluza C version 1.1 will prevent software crashes and result in proper keyword value being transmitted for all samples 1. Navigate to http://www.kaluzasoftware.com and click the "Download" icon. 2. Click "Download Kaluza C1.1" and fill in the requested information. 3. Click the link in the registration email to download Kaluza C version 1.1. 4. Install Kaluza C version 1.1 on systems used for analysis. If you have questions regarding the notification, please contact 1-800-369-0333.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US: CA and NY OUS: United Kingdom, Switzerland and Germany

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-09-17
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #173179. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.