FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Beckman Coulter Inc.: COULTER LH 500 Series Analyzer Part number: 178832, 178833, 178834 The COULTER LH 500 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential cell counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The LH500 Analyzer also provides a semiautomated reticulocyte analysis.
- Recall number
- Z-2042-2011
- Recalling firm
- Beckman Coulter Inc.
- Product
- COULTER LH 500 Series Analyzer Part number: 178832, 178833, 178834 The COULTER LH 500 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential cell counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The LH500 Analyzer also provides a semiautomated reticulocyte analysis.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2011-03-02
- Posted
- 2011-04-20
- Terminated
- 2012-05-29
- Reason
- The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has identified a problem with Integrated Circuit Chips used in different boards throughout the Beckman Coulter LH500/HmX/HmX Autoloader Hematology analyzer.
- Root cause
- Other
- Action
- The firm, Beckman Coulter, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated March 2, 2011, with attached PCA Response Form (via US Postal Service for US Customers) to all customers who purchased the COULTER LH 500 Series Analyzer, COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer, and COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were informed that the suspect Integrated Circuit Chips have been removed from all systems in inventory and manufacturing. The customers were instructed to share this information with their laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. If customers have forwarded any of the affected product(s) listed on the PCA letter to another laboratory, please provide a copy of the letter to them. The customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days so Beckman are assured they have received this important communication and are taking appropriate action. The customers with any technical questions regarding the Product Corrective Action were instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 800-526-7694 in the United States and Canada or contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.
- Quantity
- 288 units total (158 in US)
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and Singapore.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- N/A
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K032000"]
- 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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- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
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- Published
- 2026-09-28
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