FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#29547

Product

Coulter AcT 5diff Cap Pierce Hematology Analyzers Part Numbers: 6605641, 6605705

FDA product code
GKZCounter, Differential Cell
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Hematology
Affected lot / code info
None apply.

Why it was recalled

Samples with high fat content will not count platelets accurately.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Firm issued an advisory letter to users to retain as part of the Quality Manual for the instruments. It cautions to check specimens for interfering lipemia. Letter was sent 9/8/2003.

Recalling firm

Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc
Address
200 South Kraemer Blvd W, 337, Brea, California 92822

Distribution

Distribution pattern
United States and Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated
2003-09-08
Posted by FDA
2003-10-15
Terminated
2004-03-30
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #29547. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.