Z-1383-2019 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. — Brea, CA

FDA device recall Z-1383-2019 was initiated by Beckman Coulter Inc. on Jul 30, 2018 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized. The recall status is terminated (terminated Mar 31, 2022). Affected quantity: 2,059 devices.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 29, 2019
Initiation Date
Jul 30, 2018
Termination Date
Mar 31, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
2,059 devices

Product 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

Reason for Recall

Complaints received of sporadic erroneously elevated platelet results without flags or system messages. Thrombocytopenia may go unrecognized.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico. There was government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, U.A.E, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Code Information

All current software versions are impacted

Source

Dataset
openFDA device recall enforcement reports
FDA record
This recall in openFDA (JSON)
Enforcement Report
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openFDA file date
Oct 6, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Oct 12, 2026

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