| 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 |
| 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. |
| FEI Number |
2050012
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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 |
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. |
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
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