Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that measures...

FDA Recall #Z-0913-2013 — Class II — November 28, 2012

Recall #Z-0913-2013 Date: November 28, 2012 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes such as Glucose, Magnesium, and Potassium.

Reason for Recall

Due to a software data storage limitation which only occurs under certain conditions, measurements of the Reagent Blank (RB) or Calibration (CAL) sample results are not saved and the software reverts to a previously stored, acceptable RB/CAL result.

Recalling Firm

Beckman Coulter Inc. — Brea, CA

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

28 in U.S.; 4 Canada; 318 to other foreign countries.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea Republic, Malaysia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.

Code Information

All serial numbers and all software versions 4.05 and prior. Part# Item# A94907 AU5811-02 A94912 AU5821-02 A94917 AU5831-02 A94922 AU5841-02 A94908 AU5811-03 A94913 AU5821-03 A94918 AU5831-03 A94923 AU5841-03 A94909 AU5811-04 A94914 AU5821-04 A94919 AU5831-04 A94924 AU5841-04 A94910 AU5811-06 A94915 AU5821-06 A94920 AU5831-06 A94925 AU5841-06

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated