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Class II Recall

MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Reconditioned Instrument REF B1018-396R

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Reconditioned Instrument REF B1018-396R 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-1088-2022

Action Date

2022-05-25

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Reconditioned Instrument REF B1018-396R

Lot/Code Info: Catalog Number: B1018-396R UDI-DI Code: 15099590684129 Serial Numbers: 39620362 39620406 3967731 3967914

Quantity Affected: 4 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-1088-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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