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Health product recall

BECKMAN COULTER AU IMMUNOCHEMISTRY SYSTEM ANALYZERS (2015-07-30)

Starting date:
July 30, 2015
Posting date:
September 8, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-54924

Affected Products

A. BECKMAN COULTER AU IMMUNOCHEMISTRY SYSTEM - AU680 INSTRUMENT

B. BECKMAN COULTER AU IMMUNOCHEMISTRY SYSTEM - AU480 ANALYZER

C. BECKMAN COULTER AU5800 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYZER

Reason

In March 2011, the material and molding process of the coolant cup (C cups) was changed. Since the change, Beckman Coulter has received complaints regarding leaking and cracked C cups. When this occurs, coolant can leak onto and damage one of the printed circuit boards (PCBS) in the analyzers.

Affected products

A. BECKMAN COULTER AU IMMUNOCHEMISTRY SYSTEM - AU680 INSTRUMENT

Lot or serial number

>10 numbers, contact mfg.

Model or catalog number

AU680

Companies
Manufacturer
Beckman Coulter
Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
California
UNITED STATES

B. BECKMAN COULTER AU IMMUNOCHEMISTRY SYSTEM - AU480 ANALYZER

Lot or serial number

>10 numbers, contact mfg.

Model or catalog number

AU480

Companies
Manufacturer
Beckman Coulter
Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
California
UNITED STATES

C. BECKMAN COULTER AU5800 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYZER
 

Lot or serial number

>10 numbers, contact mfg.

Model or catalog number

AU5810
AU5820

Companies
Manufacturer
Beckman Coulter
Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
California
UNITED STATES