AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Catalog No. B30166; Intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometry applications using up to four florescent detection channels.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    AY20032 AZ19046 AZ12030 AY51072 AZ19047 AZ15044 AY47071 AZ15038 AY47063 AZ12033 AZ19052 AY51075 AY03004 AZ12027 AY25038
  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:
Beckman Coulter is recalling the AQUIOS CL System because the use of the reagent carousel can lead to misalignment of the carousel and damage to the prep probe.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Catalog No. B30166; Intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometry applications using up to four florescent detection channels.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

AY20032 AZ19046 AZ12030 AY51072 AZ19047 AZ15044 AY47071 AZ15038 AY47063 AZ12033 AZ19052 AY51075 AY03004 AZ12027 AY25038

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, IL, PA, NY, GA, WA, FL, SC

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2900-2016

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