—#206540

Product

DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF C11137, vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.

FDA product code: JJE — Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K221225
Affected lot / code info: UDI/DI 15099590732103, Serial Numbers: 300254, 300256, 300257, 300258, 300259, 300263, 300264, 300266, 300268, 300269, 300270, 300271, 300272, 300273, 300275, 300281, and 300282

Why it was recalled

Beckman Coulter manufacturing discovered cracks around a threaded insert on the bottom of the Internal Wash Buffer Tank that is used within the Wash Buffer Supply Drawer on the DxI 9000.This can result in leaking, leading to delays in reporting patient test results, exposure to physical and chemical hazards, and damage to equipment or the environment.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Beckman Coulter notified consignees on 03/05/2024 via FedEx and email. The letter outlined the reason for the recall and requested consignees to review inventory for affected units. If any affected units are identified, to inspect the area underneath the wash buffer drawer for evidence of leaking wash buffer. If leaking or pooling is observed, clean up liquid wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), discontinue the use of the DxI 9000, and contact your Beckman Coulter representative immediately. If no leaking or pooling of Wash Buffer in observed, continue operating the instrument as normal and continue to monitor for leaking. A Field Service Representative will contact customers to replace the internal wash buffer tank on the affected instruments. Consignees were also instructed to share this information with laboratory staff, notify any customers if further distributed, and complete and return the response form.

Recalling firm

Firm: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Address: 1000 Lake Hazeltine Dr, Chaska, Minnesota 55318-1037

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the state of New Hampshire and the countries of Belgium, Egypt, Italy, Poland, Spain.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2024-03-05
Posted by FDA: 2024-08-30
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #206540. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.