Date Initiated by Firm |
August 12, 2004 |
Date Posted |
September 02, 2004 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 26, 2012 |
Recall Number |
Z-1433-04 |
Recall Event ID |
29880 |
510(K)Number |
K032000
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Product Classification |
Counter, Differential Cell - Product Code GKZ
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Product |
COULTER LH 500 Hematology Analyzer part numbers: 178832, 178833, and 178834 software versions 1A and 1A2. The LH 500 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential cell counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The LH %500 Analyzer also provides a semi-automated reticulocyte analysis. |
Code Information |
Part Numbers: 178832, 178833, and 178834 software versions 1A and 1A2. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Beckman Coulter Inc 200 S Kraemer Blvd Brea CA 92822-6208
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For Additional Information Contact |
Kathleen M. Jaker 714-961-3666
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Beckman Coulter has confirmed an issue associated with the predilute mode of the COULTER LH 500 Hematology Analyzer. The workstation may display, transmit, and / or print an erroneous result or an incorrect dilution factor with a predilute sample result.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
Customers were notified via U.S. mail by a Product Corrective Action Letter (PCA) dated August 12, 2004. The letter includes a description of what conditions need to be met for the error to occur and the proper steps to prevent the issue from occurring. |
Quantity in Commerce |
222 |
Distribution |
Nationwide & Canada |
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 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = GKZ and Original Applicant = BECKMAN COULTER, INC.
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