Z-0974-2012

AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: Model Number: AU400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, AU400(e) Clinical Chemistry...

Name: Z-0974-2012 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: Model Number: AU400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, AU400(e) Clinical Chemistry...
Creator: Beckman Coulter Inc.
Published: 2010-07-12
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2010-07-12 / Terminated

FDA source

Beckman Coulter Inc. began a recall of AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: Model Number: AU400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, AU400(e) Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, AU480 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. The... on 2010-07-12. The reason FDA records is "The recall was initiated because Beckman has confirmed that the AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers may experience cuvette overflow". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0974-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2010-07-12
Posted: 2012-02-07
Terminated: 2014-08-04
Recalling firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product: AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: Model Number: AU400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, AU400(e) Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, AU480 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.
Product code: JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: The recall was initiated because Beckman has confirmed that the AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers may experience cuvette overflow.
FDA 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 in commerce: 8225 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-including USA (nationwide).
Product codes and lots: all serial numbers

Product code JJE

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