Class 2 Device Recall Coulter LH 780 Hematology Analyzer

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 08, 2013
• Date Posted: December 10, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on December 25, 2014
• Recall Number: Z-0471-2014
• Recall Event ID: 66826
• 510(K)Number: K061616
• Product Classification: Counter, differential cell - Product Code GKZ
• Product: Coulter LH 780 Hematology Analyzer, Part No. 723585,; A90728; ; Product Usage:; Coulter LH 780 Hematology Analyzer is a is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The Coulter¿ LH 780 Hematology Analyzer also provides automated Reticulocyte analysis and enumeration of nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) as well as an automated method for enumeration of RBCs and WBCs in body fluids.
• Code Information: n/a
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter Inc.; 250 S Kraemer Blvd; Brea CA 92821-6232
• For Additional Information Contact: Dung Nguyen; 714-961-4941
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Beckman Coulter is recalling the LH 750 and LH 780 Hematology Systems because the optical degradation may potentially cause a delay in reporting results for nucleated red blood cells (nRBC), white blood cell differential and/or reticulocytes.
• FDA Determined Cause: Under Investigation by firm
• Action: Beckman Coulter sent an customer notification letter dated 11/8/13 to all customers who purchased the LH 750 and LH 780 Hematology Systems. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Beckman Coulter's Customer Support Center at http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customer/support or call (800) 526-7694 in the US and Canada. Outside the US and Canada, customers are instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Representative. On 2/17/14, Beckman Coulter expanded the recall to inform Coulter LH 750 and Coulter LH 780 Hematology Analyzer customers of the issue related to LH Cleaner and Coulter Clenz.
• Quantity in Commerce: 1961 units total (610 units in US)
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribtion - USA Nationwide including the countries of Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S., and Zimbabwe.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = GKZ and Original Applicant = BECKMAN COULTER, INC.