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Beckman Coulter Inc.: UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. Beckman Coulter, Inc. Brea, CA. Quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.

Recall number
Z-1656-2010
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Product
UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. Beckman Coulter, Inc. Brea, CA. Quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-03-02
Posted
2010-05-26
Terminated
2012-05-23
Reason
Issue 1: The Diagnostic procedure, Simulate-CDNR Cycle, is not functioning properly. Impact: There is a potential for inadequate sample preparation of samples following the use of this Diagnostic function impacting WBC, Differential, Reticulocyte and/or NRBC results. Issue 2: Use of the Auto Prune function causes the deletion of Quality Control files. Impact: If the last run for a control lot
Root cause
Software design
Action
Beckman Coulter, Inc. issued an "Urgent: Product Corrective Action" notification dated March 10, 2010. Consignees were informed of the affected product and instructed on proper steps to take and requested to return the enclosed acknowledgement form. For further information, contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative or call 1-800-526-7694.
Quantity
63 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution (AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WI) and Canada.
Lot, serial or model codes
All Serial Numbers
510(k) numbers
["K081930"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GKZ
Firm FEI
2050012
Firm city
Brea
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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