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DxM 1096 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument REF B1018-496

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: October 21, 2019 Beckman Coulter Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog Number: B1018-496 UDI-DI Code: 15099590690892 Serial Numbers: 49610039 49610040 49610041 49610042 49610043 49610044 49610045 49610046 49610047 49610048 49610050 49610051 49610052 49610053 49610054 49610055 49610056 49610057 49610058 49610059 49610060 49610062 49610063 49610064 49610065 49610066 49610067 49610068 49610069 49610070 49610071 49610072 49610073 49610074 49610075 49610078 49610079 49610080 49610081 49610082 49610083 49610084 49610085 49610086 49610087 49610088 49610089 49610090 49610091
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
WalkAway Instruments may have been assembled with the incorrect AC power entry connector inlet with is rated at 1 ampere current rating rather than the correct current rating of 10 ampere
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

DxM 1096 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument REF B1018-496

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog Number: B1018-496 UDI-DI Code: 15099590690892 Serial Numbers: 49610039 49610040 49610041 49610042 49610043 49610044 49610045 49610046 49610047 49610048 49610050 49610051 49610052 49610053 49610054 49610055 49610056 49610057 49610058 49610059 49610060 49610062 49610063 49610064 49610065 49610066 49610067 49610068 49610069 49610070 49610071 49610072 49610073 49610074 49610075 49610078 49610079 49610080 49610081 49610082 49610083 49610084 49610085 49610086 49610087 49610088 49610089 49610090 49610091

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1086-2022

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