Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2024-07-10
Product Quantity170 units
Reason for Recall
Beckman Coulter is recalling the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer due to undersized Pneumatics Tubing in the reagent storage module causing air leaks, compressor failures or sample processing errors. Four complaints were filed for this event that led to Beckman Coulter finding undersized tubing in stock and initiated corrective actions. Use of the affected device may result in errors leading to delay of results.
Firm Action
Beckman Coulter issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice to its consignees on 7/10/2024 via US mail and email. The notice explained the problem, impact, and requested the following actions be taken:
If your laboratory observes either of these system eventscontact the Beckman Coulter Customer Technical Support Center at 1-800-854-3633 (US and Canada) or your local Beckman Coulter representative (outside US and Canada:
a). Chassis.Pneumatics MachineControlStatus(Chassis maintain system air pressure failed. 1.The compressor has failed. 2.A large leak exists in the system)
b). Pneumatics Air pressure under limit: ### PSI, Chassis.Pneumatics. WS04CompressedAir.32-35psi.PressureSensor.
Beckman Coulter will schedule a time to replace the RSM pneumatic tubing.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom.
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.