Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2226-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Quantity | 41 units (15 units in the US) |
| Location | Brea, CA, United States |
Official product description
UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Stainer Floor Cabinet, PN A96152. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide preparation and staining device that aspirates a whole blood-sample, smears a blood film on a clean microscope slide, and delivers a variety of fixatives, stains, buffers, and rinse solutions to that blood smear. 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 " Aids in the identification of blood components and cellular abnormalities The optional floor stand has four drawers for storing the reagent and waste containers currently in use in the DxH Slidemaker Stainer.
Why the product was recalled
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the DxH Slidemaker Stainer Floor Stand shipped with Slidemaker Stainer instruments were missing vinyl caps, exposing sharpt edges on the DxH Slidemaker Stainer Reagent Cabinet (Floor Stand) drawer slides. The sharp edges on the drawer slides may expose operators to physical injury when replacing reagents and waste containers whic
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states GA, NY, IL, TX, WA, PA, IN, MS, NC, and MO and the countries of Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.
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: Telephone.
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