—#99629

Product

Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System. A quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.

FDA product code: GKZ — Counter, Differential Cell
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Hematology
510(k) numbers: K081930
Affected lot / code info: Part # 629029

Why it was recalled

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed the auto prune will not remove patient results if the patient record includes demographics where the results are less than 30 days old.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

The recall communication was initiated on 4/12/11 with Beckman Coulter forwarding an Urgent Product Correction (PC) letter with attached PC Response Form (via US Postal Service for US customers) to all customers who purchased the UniCel DxH" 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System PN 629029. The letter provides customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. For Issue 1 & 2, customers were instructed to perform manual database maintenance procedures to locate and delete unnecessary patient result and demographic information that extends beyond the life (in days) of the control lots. Ensure an alternative method of analysis is available during database maintenance. For Issue 3, customers were instructed to not attempt to transmit the files again after receiving an incomplete report. Instead, submit the missing file(s) by one of the following methods: - Submit your data at the electronic IQAP website (eIQAP) at (http://www.beckmancoulter.com/qap/index.jsp) - Fax printouts of the missing files to 786-639-3999 - Email an electronic copy (.CSV) of the control file to IQAP.Reports@beckman.com. - Include the IQAP number on any communication. A corrected report will be returned to the customers' laboratories. For issue 4, customers were instructed to submit their control data to IQAP by one of the following methods: -Submit their data at the electronic IQAP website (eIQAP) at (http://www.beckmancoulter.com/qap/index.jsp) -Fax printouts of the missing files to 786-639-3999 -Email an electronic copy (.CSV) of the control file to IQAP.Reports@beckman.com. -Include your IQAP number on any communication. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within ten days. Customers were instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 800-526-7694 in the United States or Canada, or 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, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-04-14
Posted by FDA: 2011-05-20
Terminated: 2012-05-23
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #99629. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.