Allegra X-5 rotor yoke, Catalog No. (Instruments) B30589 and B30590 (Rotor) B30593. Product Labeling: IFU B29071AA. Product Usage: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. The Allegra X-5 is intended for the separation of components through the use of relative centrifugal force. It is designed to separate human samples, including blood and other body fluids, for processing, analysis and in vitro diagnostic testing, as well as non-human body samples and chemicals, including industrial and environmental samples. This centrifuge should be operated by qualified personnel only.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: AFB13H005, AFB13H008, AFB13H012, AFB13K002, AFB13K005, AFB13K008, AFB13J002, AFB13J003, AFB13J004, AFB13J005, AFB13J007, AFB15J001, AFB15C010, AFB13K009, AFB14H001, AFB15C008, AFB15C003, AFB15C005, AFB15C004, AFB15C006, AFB14H005, AFB14H003, AFB13K004, AFB13K006, AFB13K007, AFB13J008, AFB13K001, AFB13J006, AFB13J010, AFB13H013, AFB13H009, AFB13H003, AFB13H004
- 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:
- A defective rotor yoke on Allegra X-5 allows improper rotor seating on the hub resulting in possible rotor failure if the buckets are loaded in an imbalanced configuration.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Allegra X-5 rotor yoke, Catalog No. (Instruments) B30589 and B30590 (Rotor) B30593. Product Labeling: IFU B29071AA. Product Usage: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. The Allegra X-5 is intended for the separation of components through the use of relative centrifugal force. It is designed to separate human samples, including blood and other body fluids, for processing, analysis and in vitro diagnostic testing, as well as non-human body samples and chemicals, including industrial and environmental samples. This centrifuge should be operated by qualified personnel only.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
AFB13H005, AFB13H008, AFB13H012, AFB13K002, AFB13K005, AFB13K008, AFB13J002, AFB13J003, AFB13J004, AFB13J005, AFB13J007, AFB15J001, AFB15C010, AFB13K009, AFB14H001, AFB15C008, AFB15C003, AFB15C005, AFB15C004, AFB15C006, AFB14H005, AFB14H003, AFB13K004, AFB13K006, AFB13K007, AFB13J008, AFB13K001, AFB13J006, AFB13J010, AFB13H013, AFB13H009, AFB13H003, AFB13H004
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2274-2016
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