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Z-0905-04

Coulter LH750 Hematology Analyzer. Part Number 6605632

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2004-03-31 / Terminated

Beckman Coulter Inc began a recall of Coulter LH750 Hematology Analyzer. Part Number 6605632 on . The reason FDA records is "If a customer enters a dilution factor for Sample B prior to the results from Sample A being transfered to the workstation, the predilute multiplication factor will be applied erroneously to the Sample A's results once...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0905-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
Coulter LH750 Hematology Analyzer. Part Number 6605632.
Product code
GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Reason for recall
If a customer enters a dilution factor for Sample B prior to the results from Sample A being transfered to the workstation, the predilute multiplication factor will be applied erroneously to the Sample A's results once they are received at the workstation.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
A Product Corrective Action Letter was mailed to all customers who currently have the instrument in thier lab. The letter includes a description of what conditions need to be met for the error to occur and the proper steps to prevent the issue from occuring. The letter was sent by US Mail on March 31, 2004.
Quantity in commerce
981
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada
Product codes and lots
Software versions 2A2 and 2B1.