Beckman Coulter Inc.: Medical Device Recalls in 2012

According to to data from the FDA, there were 23 medical device recalls made by Beckman Coulter Inc. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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• The Access hLH assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of luteinizing hormone (LH) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems. The Access hLH Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access hLH assay for the quantitative determination of luteinizing hormone (LH) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems.
• Active Renin IRMA Kit, Part Number DSL25100 Product Usage: The Renin IRMA; DSL25100 immunoradiometric assay kit provides materials for the quantitative measurement of Renin in plasma. This assay is intended for in vitro diagnostic use.
• COULTER PrepPlus, Part Number: 286600 Product Usage: The COULTER PrepPlus, is a microprocessor-controlled pipetting and diluting system, designed for automating sample preparation or assay methods. It is capable of aspirating and dispensing liquid samples.
• UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Instrument System, PN 775222. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide preparation and staining device that aspirates a whole blood-sample, smears a blood film on a clean microscope slide, and delivers a variety of fixatives, stains, buffers, and rinse solutions to that blood smear. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer allows for adaptation of the smear appearance and stain methodology according to user preferences. Blood smears produced by the Slidemaker portion of the DxH Slidemaker Stainer are moved to baskets for transfer to the Stainer portion by a robot arm. Microscopic examination of the stained blood smears can be used to help determine the hematologic status of a patient. A stained blood film: " Allows for the differentiation of white blood cells " Facilitates the characterization of red blood cells and platelets " Aids in the identification of blood components and cellular abnormalities The optional floor stand has four drawers for storing the reagent and waste containers currently in use in the DxH Slidemaker Stainer.
• Access Total T3 Reagent, PN: 33830 The Access Total T3 assay is used for the quantitative determination of triiodothyronine (T3) levels in human serum and plasma in the assessment of thyroid function and diagnosis of thyroid disorders when T3 levels are between 0.1 and 8.0 ng/mL.
• UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Stainer Floor Cabinet, PN A96152. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide preparation and staining device that aspirates a whole blood-sample, smears a blood film on a clean microscope slide, and delivers a variety of fixatives, stains, buffers, and rinse solutions to that blood smear. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer allows for adaptation of the smear appearance and stain methodology according to user preferences. Blood smears produced by the Slidemaker portion of the DxH Slidemaker Stainer are moved to baskets for transfer to the Stainer portion by a robot arm. Microscopic examination of the stained blood smears can be used to help determine the hematologic status of a patient. A stained blood film: " Allows for the differentiation of white blood cells " Facilitates the characterization of red blood cells and platelets " Aids in the identification of blood components and cellular abnormalities The optional floor stand has four drawers for storing the reagent and waste containers currently in use in the DxH Slidemaker Stainer.
• Synchron Systems Synchron Calibrator Multi Calibrator Diskettes, Part Number 442600. The SYNCHRON MULTI-CALIBRATOR, used in conjunction with SYNCHRON reagents, is intended for use on SYNCHRON Systems for the calibration of Albumin, Blood Urea Nitrogen (Urea), Calcium, Cholesterol, Glucose, Inorganic Phosphorus, Lactate,Magnesium, Total Protein, Triglycerides, and Uric Acid.
• UniCel DxC 660i, 680i, 860i, 880i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, Part Numbers: DxC 660i: A64871; DxC 680i: A64903; DxC 860i: A64935; DxC 880i: A59102. The DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
• UniCel¿ DxC 600/800 with Software v5.0.11, Part Number B12218. The UniCel¿ DxC Synchron¿ Clinical Systems are fully automated, computercontrolled clinical chemistry analyzers designed for the in vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries. Analysis can be performed on serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and whole blood (sample type is chemistry dependent).
• IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Reagent, PN 447070 The IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems Rheumatoid Factor (RF) reagent, in conjunction with Beckman Cal 5 Plus, is intended for use in the quantitative determination of human rheumatoid factor concentrations in human serum and plasma samples by rate nephelometry. This assay is designed for use with the IMMAGE Immunochemistry System.
• UniCel DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Numbers: Dxl 600: A30260; Dxl 600 with spot B: A71460. The DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
• UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Numbers: Dxl 800: 937100; Dxl 800 Remanufactured: A25288; Dxl 800 with spot B: A71456; Dxl 800 Reconditioned: A25285. The DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
• Access Folate Calibrators, Part Number: A14207. The Access Folate assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of folic acid levels in human serum, plasma (heparin) or red blood cells using the Access Immunoassay Systems. The serum folate level is an indicator of recent folate intake. A low RBC folate value can indicate a prolonged folate deficiency. The Access Folate Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Folate assay using the Access Immunoassay Systems.
• UniCel Dxl 800 Access Immunoassay System, Part Numbers: 973100, A71456, and A71457. The UniCel DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids. The UniCel DxC series of instruments is a DxI Immunoassay System integrated with a chemistry analyzer.
• AutoMate 1250 and AutoMate 2550, Part Numbers ODL25125 and ODL25255. The AutoMate 1200/2500 System Series is a semi-open, pre- and post-analytical sample processing and sorting system. The base system automates the sample sorting, decapping, and archiving processes. Handling and sorting of samples includes automatic detection of the tube type and cap type (color). Optional features include an Aliquot Module for creation of labeled secondary tubes (including the detection of the presence of adequate volume for the requested aliquots) and a Recapper Module to re-seal previously decapped tubes prior to archiving.
• Access Folate WHO Calibrators, Part Number: A98033. The Access Folate Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Folate assay using the Access Immunoassay Systems
• Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer provides a: " Complete Blood Count (CBC), Leukocyte 5 Part Differential (Diff), Reticulocyte (Retic) and Nucleated Red Blood Cell (NRBC) on whole blood. " Total Nucleated Count (TNC) and Red Cell Count (RBC) on Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) (BF).
• CYTO-STAT tetraCHROME CD45-FITC/CD4-RD1/CD8-ECD/CD3-PC5, Part Number 6607013. Allows simultaneous identification and enumeration of total CD3+, total CD4+, total CD8+, dual CD3+/CD4+, dual CD3+/CD8+ and/or total CD3+, CD19+ and CD3+/CD56+ lymphocyte percentages and absolute counts in whole blood by flow cytometry. The systems also provide the CD4/CD8 ratio when using CD45-FITC/ CD4-RD1/CD8-ECD/CD3-PC5, and total lymphocyte percentage when using CD45-FITC/CD56-RD1/ CD19-ECD/CD3-PC5.
• Unicel Closed Tube Aliquotter (UCTA) for UniCel DxC 660i, UniCel DxC 680i, UniCel DxC 860i, UniCel DxC 880i Synchron Access Clinical Systems. Part Number A45853. Product Usage: The UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems are fully automated, computer-controlled clinical chemistry analyzers designed for the in-vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries. Analysis can be performed on serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and whole blood (sample type is chemistry dependent).
• CYTO-STAT tetraCHROME CD45- FITC/CD56-RD1/CD19-ECD/CD3-PC5, Part Number 6607073. Allows simultaneous identification and enumeration of total CD3+, total CD4+, total CD8+, dual CD3+/CD4+, dual CD3+/CD8+ and/or total CD3+, CD19+ and CD3+/CD56+ lymphocyte percentages and absolute counts in whole blood by flow cytometry. The systems also provide the CD4/CD8 ratio when using CD45-FITC/ CD4-RD1/CD8-ECD/CD3-PC5, and total lymphocyte percentage when using CD45-FITC/CD56-RD1/ CD19-ECD/CD3-PC5.
• TetraCXP Software System, Part Number A40051. Allows simultaneous identification and enumeration of total CD3+, total CD4+, total CD8+, dual CD3+/CD4+, dual CD3+/CD8+ and/or total CD3+, CD19+ and CD3+/CD56+ lymphocyte percentages and absolute counts in whole blood by flow cytometry. The systems also provide the CD4/CD8 ratio when using CD45-FITC/ CD4-RD1/CD8-ECD/CD3-PC5, and total lymphocyte percentage when using CD45-FITC/CD56-RD1/ CD19-ECD/CD3-PC5.
• UniCel Dxl 600 Access Immunoassay System, Part Numbers: A30260, A71460, and A71461. The UniCel DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids. The UniCel DxC series of instruments is a DxI Immunoassay System integrated with a chemistry analyzer.
• UniCel DxC 880i, 860i, 680i, and 660i Integrated Systems, Part Numbers: A64871, A64903, A64935, A59102. The UniCel DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids. The UniCel DxC series of instruments is a DxI Immunoassay System integrated with a chemistry analyzer.