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Health product recall

Unicel DXH Slidemaker Stainer Coulter Cellular Analysis system, Software Version 1.5.1.0

Starting date:
November 1, 2012
Posting date:
December 10, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-16323

Recalled Products

A. Unicel DXH Slidemaker Stainer Coulter Cellular Analysis system, Software Version 1.5.1.0

Reason

Beckman Coulter Inc. (BEC) has confirmed that the system manager on the Unicel DXH Slidemaker Stainer Coulter Cellular Analysis system, software version 1.5.1.0, will not allow the customers to change the time and date backward when following the Instruction for Use (IFU). This affects the ability of an operator to make the necessary time change adjustments for the changes from Daylight Savings Time (DST) to Standard Time.

Affected products

A. Unicel DXH Slidemaker Stainer Coulter Cellular Analysis system, Software Version 1.5.1.0

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

775222

Companies
Manufacturer
Beckman Coulter Inc.