Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2024-06-04
Product Quantity143 devices
Reason for Recall
The analyzers were built with nonconforming USB cables made with brass contacts instead of specified gold contacts. Brass contacts may corrode over time, leading to loss of internal instrument communication and delayed patient results.
Firm Action
Letters dated 5/29/2024 were issued via email and postal mail on 6/4/2024. The letter described the issue, the impact, and the action which was that the consignee's Beckman Coulter service representative will contact the consignee to replace parts affected by the issue. The firm will replace all affected USB 2.0 cables. The information in the letter is to be shared with the consignees laboratory staff and if the device has been forwarded to another laboratory, the consignee is requested to send them a copy of the letter. The consignee is requested to respond to the letter within 10 days either via email or by manually completing the enclosed Response Form.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IN, KS, NH, PA, and TX. The countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Czechia, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.