AU5800 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. A98352 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, CSF) in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality, control (QC) materials, and other accessories.

Class I - Dangerous

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    1040016
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Recall Details

Company:
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Beckman coulter has received complaints regarding leaking and cracked C cups. When the cup cracks, coolant can leak onto the connectors of the Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) in the analyzer, resulting in a short-circuit causing the instrument to go into a stop mode.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

AU5800 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. A98352 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, CSF) in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality, control (QC) materials, and other accessories.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

1040016

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2310-2016

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