UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. 629029, B24465, B24802, B68304

Beckman Coulter has determined that additional clarification for the Blast Suspect messages is necessary. In rare situations, the UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System may not flag or detect blasts in some blood samples. This is due to limitations in the available technology as well as sample limitations.

Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 19, 2016, to all affected customers to inform them that Beckman Coulter has determined that additional clarification for the Blast Suspect messages is necessary. In rare situations, the UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System may not flag or detect blasts in some blood samples. The letter informs the customers of the impact, actions to be taken, and resolution. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Customer Support Center: http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support, 800-526-7694 in the United States and Canada, and outside the United States and Canada, to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.