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Class II Recall

COULTER DxH Diluent, REF 628017; diluent used for counting and sizing blood cells

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for COULTER DxH Diluent, REF 628017; diluent used for counting and sizing blood cell by Beckman Coulter, Inc.. Reason: Specific diluent lot numbers showed that conductivity, osmolality, and pH were out of manufacturing specifications..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2138-2023

Action Date

2023-07-19

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

COULTER DxH Diluent, REF 628017; diluent used for counting and sizing blood cells

Lot/Code Info: UDI DI 150995901HEMDILUENT5R; Container Number: 0001-0401: Lot numbers: Lot Numbers Beginning with 3541: 3541500, 3541510, 3541520, 3541550, 3541610, 3541620, 3541670, 3541690, 3541750, 3541770, 3541790, 3541810, 3541830, 3541860, 3541880, 3541900, 3541910, 3541920, 3541930, 3541940, 3541950, 3541990; Lot Numbers Beginning with 3542: 3542010, 3542030, 3542050, 3542070, 3542110, 3542150, 3542170, 3542180, 3542190, 3542230, 3542250, 3542260, 3542270, 3542310, 3542350, 3542370, 3542450, 3542490, 3542510, 3542530, 3542570, 3542590, 3542610, 3542630, 3542650, 3542670, 3542720, 3542740, 3542760, 3542780, 3542800, 3542820, 3542840, 3542850, 3542900, 3542920, 3542940, 3542960, 3542980; Lot Numbers Beginning with 3543: 3543000, 3543020, 3543040, 3543050, 3543080, 3543120, 3543140, 3543160, 3543170, 3543180, 3543200, 3543220, 3543240, 3543280, 3543300, 3543320, 3543340, 3543360, 3543370, 3543390, 3543410, 3543430, 3543460, 3543480, 3543500, 3543540, 3543560, 3543580, 3543610, 3543850, 3543870, 3543890, 3543910, 3543930, 3543950, 3543970, 3543990; Lot Numbers Beginning with 3544: 3544010, 3544030, 3544040, 3544050, 3544070, 3544090, 3544110, 3544130, 3544150, 3544160, 3544170, 3544190, 3544210, 3544230, 3544250

Quantity Affected: 335, 448 units

Reason for Recall

Specific diluent lot numbers showed that conductivity, osmolality, and pH were out of manufacturing specifications.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kuwait, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Viet Nam.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-05-31

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 165 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-2138-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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