Beckman Coulter Inc.: Medical Device Recalls in 2017

According to to data from the FDA, there were 37 medical device recalls made by Beckman Coulter Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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• Lactate Reagent (LACT 2 x 50), Catalog No. A95550 Intended for the quantitative determination of Lactate concentration in human plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
• UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. 629029, B24465, B24802, B68304
• Microalbumin Reagent, Catalog No. 475100, Product Labeling A18520AL MA reagent, when used in conjunction with UniCel DxC 600/800 System(s) and SYNCHRON¿ Systems MA Calibrator, is intended for quantitative determination of Albumin concentration in human urine
• UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. B23858.
• Triglycerides Reagent (TG 2 x 300), Catalog No. 445850. Intended for quantitative determination of triglycerides concentration in human serum or plasma.
• Cholesterol Reagent(CHOL 2 x 300), Catalog No. 467825 Intended for quantitative determination of cholesterol concentration in human serum or plasma.
• Salicylate Reagent (SALY 2 x 45), Catalog No. 378194. Intended for quantitative determination of salicylate concentration in human serum or plasma.
• Access BR Monitor, Part No. 387620
• Enzymatic Creatinine Reagent (CR-E 2 x 200), Catalog No. A60298. Intended for the quantitative determination of creatinine (CR-E) concentration in human serum, plasma or urine.
• Uric Acid Reagent (URIC 2 x 300), Catalog No. 442785. Intended for the quantitative determination of uric acid concentration in human serum, plasma or urine.
• DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. B23858
• AutoMate 2500 Family Catalog No. ODL25120 AutoMate 1200, ODL25125, AutoMate 1250, ODL25250 AutoMate 2500, ODL25255 Automate 2550. AutoMate 1200/1250/2500/2550 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 process. 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 detection of the presence of adequate volume for the requested aliquots) and a Recapper Module to re-seal previously decapped tubes prior to archiving.
• AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Ref no. B30166, Software Versions 2.0 and 2.0.1 Product Usage: The AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer is intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometric applications using up to four fluorescent detection channels using a blue (488 nm) laser, two light scatter detection channels and electronic volume (EV).
• UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. 629029, B24465, B24802, B66445, B68304, B63322.
• HDL Cholesterol Reagent (HDL 2 x 200), Catalog No. A15625. Intended for quantitative determination of HDL cholesterol in the high density lipoprotein fraction of human serum or plasma.
• Access Ferritin Calibrators, Part No. 33025, Ref No. B50136C
• Access System-GI Monitor (CA19-9), A83873D, Catalog No. 387687
• iChemVELOCITY Urine Chemistry System, Catalog No. 800-3530, 800-7167, 800-7719, 800-7720, 800-3564, 800-7100, 800-7103, 800-7106, 800-7162, 800-7163, 800-7166, 800-3061. The iChem Velocity automated urine chemistry system is used to test for the following analytes in urine: ketones, blood, protein, glucose, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrite, leukocyte esterase, specific gravity, pH, ascorbic acid, color, and clarity. The iChem Velocity automated urine chemistry analyzer is intended to be used for in vitro measurement of various analytes in urine; it is intended for use only with the iChem Velocity urine chemistry strips
• UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer, Part Number 75222, for use with automated hematology analyzer
• AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer System The AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer is intended for use as an in vitro diagnostic device for immunophenotyping.
• Coulter LH 750, Coulter LH 780, and Coulter LH 500 Analyzers Hematology Analyzers are quantitative, automated hematology analyzers and leukocyte differential counters For In Vitro Diagnostic used in clinical laboratories. They also provide automated Reticulocyte analysis and enumeration of nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) as well as an automated method for enumeration of RBCs and WBCs in body fluids. The purpose of the LH 700 Series is to separate the normal patient, with all normal system-generated parameters, from the patient who needs additional studies of any of these parameters. These studies might include further measurements of cell size and platelet distribution, manual WBC differential or any other definitive test that helps diagnose the patients condition. The purpose of the LH 500 Analyzer is to separate the normal patient, with all normal system-generated parameters, from the patient who needs additional studies. These studies include further measurements of cell size and cell distribution, or any other test that aids in diagnosing an abnormality
• Power Processor 1K Stockyard. The Power Processor performs all pre-analytical sample tube preparation.
• Access 2 Immunoassay Systems, Part No. 81600N Product Usage: The Access 2 and UniCel DxI Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
• Coulter PrepPlus 2, Part Number 378600, Product Usage: The COULTER PrepPlus 2, when used in combination with the COULTER TQPrep Workstation, is intended to prepare human whole blood for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Use with cleared Beckman Coulter IVD applications on cleared Beckman Coulter flow cytometers (FC500, Navios and Navios EX). The COULTER PrepPlus 2 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.
• Access System-Free T4 Assay, B01902E, Catalog No. 33880
• Access 2 assay Immunoassay System, Remanufactured, Part No. 386220 Product Usage: The Access 2 and UniCel DxI Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
• UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 3.2. 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, and aids in the identification of blood components and cellular abnormalities.
• Sekisui Diagnostics Sekure Chemistry Acetaminophen L3K , Ref. 506-30. The firm names on the label are Sekisui Diagnostics (UK) Limited, United Kingdom, and Sekisui Diagnostics P.E.I. Inc., Canada. Used in laboratory testing.
• UniCel DxH800, Part Numbers: 629029 and B24802, automated hematology analyzer
• Coulter HmX CP and Coulter HmX AL Analyzers The purpose of the HmX Hematology Analyzer is to separate the normal patient, with all normal system-generated parameters, from the patient who needs additional studies. These studies include further measurements of cell size and cell distribution, biochemical investigation or any other test that helps diagnose the abnormality
• UniCel DxC 600i SYNCHRON Access Clinical System, Part No. A25637, A25638 Product Usage: The Access 2 and UniCel DxI Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
• UniCel DxH600, Part Number B23858, automated hematology analyzer (Note: the DxH 600 is the same instrument as the DxH 800 except that it is a bench top unit with no instrument cart, computer stand, and no connectivity capabilities)
• Beckman Coulter Chemistry Analyzer AU680/AU5800, Catalog No. MU907400 (Rack ID Labels) The Beckman Coulter AU680 and the AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzers are an automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC) material and other accessories. This system is for in vitro diagnostic use only. Applications include colorimetric, turbidimetric, latex agglutination, homogeneous enzyme immunoassay, and ion selective electrode.
• Access Total T3, A34435H, Catalog No. 33830
• 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.
• AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Catalog No. B30166, Rx. The firm name on the label is Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc., Ireland. The AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer is intended for use as an in vitro diagnostic device for immunophenotyping. It is used in conjunction with the following reagents and software package: AQUIOS Tetra-1 Panel monoclonal antibody reagents, AQUIOS Tetra-2+ Panel monoclonal antibody reagents, and AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometry Software.
• Access Thyroglobulin, A34085G, Catalog No. 33860