Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1741-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | May 17, 2019 |
| Quantity | 291 units |
| Location | Brea, CA, United States |
Official product description
Beckman Coulter Power Express Sample Processing System AU5800XL connection unit, catalog #B36351; and Power Express Dynamic Inlet, catalog B36352.
Why the product was recalled
Potential exposure to biohazard. Software design problem causes excess speed and vibrations in the unload arm movement which causes caused sample splashing.
Distribution information
Distribution was made to AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, and WA. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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