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Class II Recall

MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument REF B1018-283

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument REF B1018-283 by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Reason: WalkAway Instruments may have been assembled with the incorrect AC power entry connector inlet with is rated at 1 ampere current rating rather than th.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1083-2022

Action Date

2022-05-25

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument REF B1018-283

Lot/Code Info: Catalog Number: B1018-283 UDI-DI Code: 1509959065866 Serial Numbers: 34010003 34010004 34010005 34010006 34010007 34010008 34010009 34010010 34010011 34010012 34010013 34010014 34010015 34010016 34010017 34010018 34010019 34010020 34010021 34010022 34010023 34010024

Quantity Affected: 22 systems

Reason for Recall

WalkAway Instruments may have been assembled with the incorrect AC power entry connector inlet with is rated at 1 ampere current rating rather than the correct current rating of 10 ampere

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. The countries of Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Yemen.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2019-10-21

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 164 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Beckman Coulter Inc. has 158 FDA actions in our database, including 111 recalls and 47 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Beckman Coulter Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Beckman Coulter Inc. have FDA actions?

Beckman Coulter Inc. has 158 FDA actions in our database, including 111 recalls and 47 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1083-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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