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Health product recall

Hmx Hematology Analyzer and Coulter Lh Analyzers (2017-06-19)

Starting date:
June 19, 2017
Posting date:
July 11, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-63894

Affected Products

A. Hmx Hematology Analyzer

B. Coulter Lh 780 Analyzer

C. Coulter Lh 750 Analyzer

D. Coulter Lh 500 Analyzer

Reason

Beckman Coulter has determined that additional clarification for the blast suspect messages is necessary. In rare situations, the LH750, LH780, LH500 and HMX analyzers may not flag or detect blasts in some blood samples. This is due to limitations in the available technology as well as the properties of blasts in certain samples.

Affected products

A. Hmx Hematology Analyzer

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

6605523

6605526

Companies
Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Inc.

250 S. Kraemer Blvd.

Brea

92821

UNITED STATES



B. Coulter Lh 780 Analyzer

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

723585

Companies
Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Inc.

250 S. Kraemer Blvd.

Brea

92821

UNITED STATES



C. Coulter Lh 750 Analyzer

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

6605632

Companies
Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Inc.

250 S. Kraemer Blvd.

Brea

92821

UNITED STATES



D. Coulter Lh 500 Analyzer

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

178833

Companies
Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Inc.

250 S. Kraemer Blvd.

Brea

92821

UNITED STATES