UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number B23858. Product Usage: Note: The DxH 600 hematology analyzer is the same instrument as the DxH 800 (K140911), except that it is a benchtop unit with no instrument cart, computer stand, and no connectivity capabilities. DxH 800 intended use states: The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel¿ DxH 800 Analyzer identifies and enumerates the parameters indicated below on the following sample types: Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV, NE%, NE#, LY%, LY#, MO%, MO#, EO%, EO#, BA%, BA#, NRBC%, NRBC#, RET%, RET#, MRV, IRF Pre-Diluted Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) o TNC and RBC
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: All current software versions are impacted
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, REF number B23858. Product Usage: Note: The DxH 600 hematology analyzer is the same instrument as the DxH 800 (K140911), except that it is a benchtop unit with no instrument cart, computer stand, and no connectivity capabilities. DxH 800 intended use states: The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel¿ DxH 800 Analyzer identifies and enumerates the parameters indicated below on the following sample types: Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV, NE%, NE#, LY%, LY#, MO%, MO#, EO%, EO#, BA%, BA#, NRBC%, NRBC#, RET%, RET#, MRV, IRF Pre-Diluted Whole Blood (Venous and Capillary) o WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, RDW-SD, PLT, MPV Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) o TNC and RBC
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All current software versions are impacted
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1383-2019
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