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Z-1546-2024Class II

DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF C11137, vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative...

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2024-03-05 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

Beckman Coulter, Inc. began a recall of DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF C11137, vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Beckman Coulter manufacturing discovered cracks around a threaded insert on the bottom of the Internal Wash Buffer Tank that is used within the Wash Buffer Supply Drawer on the DxI 9000.This can result in leaking...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1546-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, REF C11137, vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
Product code
JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall
Beckman Coulter manufacturing discovered cracks around a threaded insert on the bottom of the Internal Wash Buffer Tank that is used within the Wash Buffer Supply Drawer on the DxI 9000.This can result in leaking, leading to delays in reporting patient test results, exposure to physical and chemical hazards, and damage to equipment or the environment.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Beckman Coulter notified consignees on 03/05/2024 via FedEx and email. The letter outlined the reason for the recall and requested consignees to review inventory for affected units. If any affected units are identified, to inspect the area underneath the wash buffer drawer for evidence of leaking wash buffer. If leaking or pooling is observed, clean up liquid wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), discontinue the use of the DxI 9000, and contact your Beckman Coulter representative immediately. If no leaking or pooling of Wash Buffer in observed, continue operating the instrument as normal and continue to monitor for leaking. A Field Service Representative will contact customers to replace the internal wash buffer tank on the affected instruments. Consignees were also instructed to share this information with laboratory staff, notify any customers if further distributed, and complete and return the response form.
Quantity in commerce
17 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the state of New Hampshire and the countries of Belgium, Egypt, Italy, Poland, Spain.
Product codes and lots
UDI/DI 15099590732103, Serial Numbers: 300254, 300256, 300257, 300258, 300259, 300263, 300264, 300266, 300268, 300269, 300270, 300271, 300272, 300273, 300275, 300281, and 300282

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1546-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1546-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated