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Beckman Coulter Inc.: AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: Model Number: AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. The AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers are fully automated photometric analyzers intended for clinical laboratory use. Applications include colorimetric, turbidimetric, latex agglutination, and homogeneous enzyme immunoassay.

Recall number
Z-0977-2012
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Product
AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: Model Number: AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. The AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers are fully automated photometric analyzers intended for clinical laboratory use. Applications include colorimetric, turbidimetric, latex agglutination, and homogeneous enzyme immunoassay.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-07-12
Posted
2012-02-07
Terminated
2014-08-04
Reason
The recall was initiated because Beckman has confirmed that the AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers may experience cuvette overflow.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
Beckman Coulter sent an "UPDATE TO PCA -14563: URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated April 27, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter is a communication which describes an alternative approach to detecting cuvette overflow. Additionally, a response form was enclosed for customers to complete and return to the firm. Contact the Customer Support Center at (800) 854-3633 or on the Beckman Coulter website at www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support/default.asp for questions regarding this notification.
Quantity
8225 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-including USA (nationwide).
Lot, serial or model codes
All analyzer serial numbers
510(k) numbers
["K011720"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JJE
Firm FEI
2050012
Firm city
Brea
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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