| Date Initiated by Firm | November 09, 2018 |
| Create Date | November 18, 2019 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-0492-2020 |
| Recall Event ID |
83732 |
| Product Classification |
Calculator/data processing module, for clinical use - Product Code JQP
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| Product | AutoMate 1250, Sorter with Aliquot Module - UDI: 15099590364106; Model #ODL25125
Automate 2550, High Speed Sorter with Aliquot Module - UDI: 15099590364083 , Model #ODL25255 |
| Code Information |
All units containing software Version(s) 4.1.1 and up |
| FEI Number |
2050012
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Beckman Coulter Inc. 250 S Kraemer Blvd Brea CA 92821-6232
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| For Additional Information Contact | Beckman Coulter Customer Service 800-526-3821 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Beckman Coulter has identified a case where a customer using the microltiterplate kit option without a sorting drive encountered a cross-contamination of samples when a connection time-out occurred between the system and Laboratory Information System (LIS) . |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | A "Urgent Medical device Recall" letter was sent to affected consignees on November 9, 2018 via USPS. The letter informed consignees of the following:
1. If you are using the MTP kit option of the AutoMate 2500 Family systems, please ensure
that your system meets the required software prerequisites stated in the Issue section.
" If the requirements are met, you can safely continue using your system.
" If the requirements are not met;
Permanently discontinue using the MTP kit option
or
Contact your Beckman Coulter representative to upgrade your system to meet the required software prerequisites.
2. Please share this information with your laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of your laboratory Quality System documentation.
3. If you are a centralized license holder, please provide the other affected laboratories of your
organization or association with a copy of this letter.
5. Please complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days so we are assured you have received this important communication.
6. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Beckman Coulter via: http://www.beckmancoulter.com;
by phone (800) 526-3821, or your local Beckman Coulter representative. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 83 automate systems |
| Distribution | US: NY, VA
OUS:
Austria Belgium Czech Republic
France Germany Israel
Italy Lithuania Mayotte
Romania Slovakia South Africa
Spain Sweden Switzerland
United Kingdom |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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