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Z-0600-2012

Coulter HmX Hematology Analyzer, Part number: 6605522, 6605523, 6605524. HmX Hematology Analyzer / HmX...

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2011-10-13 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Beckman Coulter Inc. began a recall of Coulter HmX Hematology Analyzer, Part number: 6605522, 6605523, 6605524. HmX Hematology Analyzer / HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader PN 4237523 Rev C... on . The reason FDA records is "The recall was initiated because Beckman has identified a problem with Integrated Circuit chips used in different boards throughout the analyzer". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0600-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
Coulter HmX Hematology Analyzer, Part number: 6605522, 6605523, 6605524. HmX Hematology Analyzer / HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader PN 4237523 Rev C. The COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential cell counter for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories.
Product code
GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Beckman has identified a problem with Integrated Circuit chips used in different boards throughout the analyzer.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated October 13, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Service at (800) 526-7694 if they were experiencing failures. Customers not experiencing failures, but their system may have the suspect chips, were told they would be contacted by Beckman Coulter Service to correct their problem. Customers were also instructed to complete and return an enclosed Response Form.
Quantity in commerce
6 units total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
N/A