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Health product recall

Unicel DXH800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System – Biohazard or chemical exposure

Starting date:
April 3, 2012
Posting date:
May 14, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-26295

Recalled Products

  1. Unicel DXH800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System

Reason

The NRBC, Differential or Reticulocyte Mix Chamber Drain ports may become plugged by rubber pieces from specimen tube caps, and result in biohazard or chemical exposure and/or the potential for generating incorrect results.

Affected products

A. Unicel DXH800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System

Lot or serial number
  • All Lots
Model or catalog number
  • 629029
Companies
Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter, Inc.