Date Initiated by Firm | July 12, 2010 |
Date Posted | February 07, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 04, 2014 |
Recall Number | Z-0974-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
60919 |
510(K)Number | K003721 K011720 K961274 K981743 |
Product Classification |
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
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Product | AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: Model Number:
AU400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer,
AU400(e) Clinical Chemistry Analyzer,
AU480 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer.
The AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers are fully automated photometric analyzers intended for clinical laboratory use. Applications include colorimetric, turbidimetric, latex agglutination, and homogeneous enzyme immunoassay. |
Code Information |
all serial numbers |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Beckman Coulter Inc. 250 S Kraemer Blvd Brea CA 92821-6232
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The recall was initiated because Beckman has confirmed that the AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers may experience cuvette overflow. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
Action | Beckman Coulter sent an "UPDATE TO PCA -14563: URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated April 27, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter is a communication which describes an alternative approach to detecting cuvette overflow. Additionally, a response form was enclosed for customers to complete and return to the firm. Contact the Customer Support Center at (800) 854-3633 or on the Beckman Coulter website at www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support/default.asp for questions regarding this notification. |
Quantity in Commerce | 8225 units |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-including USA (nationwide). |
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 = JJE
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