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Device product

UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 3.2. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer allows for adaptation of the smear appearance and stain methodology according to user preferences. Blood smears produced by the Slidemaker portion of the DxH Slidemaker Stainer are moved to baskets for transfer to the Stainer portion by a robot arm. Microscopic examination of the stained blood smears can be used to help determine the hematologic status of a patient. A stained blood film: Allows for the differentiation of white blood cells, facilitates the characterization of red blood cells and platelets, and aids in the identification of blood components and cellular abnormalities.

Z-3101-2017

June 20, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Event
Event 77778
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
310 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-3101-2017

Official wording

Reason: The firm has identified that a fitting in some Slidemaker Stainer units may not completely seal after installation.

Code information: P/N A85371AA20; Catalog No. 775222

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV., and to the countries of : Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Portugal, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Switzerland.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The firm has identified that a fitting in some Slidemaker Stainer units may not completely seal after installation.