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DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument REF B1018-440

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: October 21, 2019 Beckman Coulter Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog Number: B1018-440 UDI-DI Code: 15099590690885 Serial Numbers: 44010026 44010027 44010028 44010029 44010030 44010031 44010032 44010033 44010035 44010036 44010037 44010038 44010040 44010041 44010042 44010043 44010044 44010045 44010046 44010047 44010048 44010049 44010050 44010051 44010052 44010053 44010054 44010055 44010056 44010057 44010058 44010059 44010060 44010061 44010063 44010064 44010065 44010066 44010067 44010068
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for Recall:
WalkAway Instruments may have been assembled with the incorrect AC power entry connector inlet with is rated at 1 ampere current rating rather than the correct current rating of 10 ampere
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument REF B1018-440

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog Number: B1018-440 UDI-DI Code: 15099590690885 Serial Numbers: 44010026 44010027 44010028 44010029 44010030 44010031 44010032 44010033 44010035 44010036 44010037 44010038 44010040 44010041 44010042 44010043 44010044 44010045 44010046 44010047 44010048 44010049 44010050 44010051 44010052 44010053 44010054 44010055 44010056 44010057 44010058 44010059 44010060 44010061 44010063 44010064 44010065 44010066 44010067 44010068

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1085-2022

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