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AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer System The AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer is intended for use as an in vitro diagnostic device for immunophenotyping.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 21, 2017 Beckman Coulter Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All software versions.; Serial numbers - BA30048, AY20032, BA01007, AZ19046, AZ12030, BA25046, BA05011, AY51072, BA01002, AZ15044, BA30049, BA30050, BA05015, AZ19047, BA18029, AY47071, AZ15038, BA23036, BA23035, AZ23058, AZ20057, AY47063, BA15024, BA15023, AZ45080, BA01010, AZ25070, AZ32071, AZ12033, AZ25065, AZ25068, AY51075, AZ19052, BA15025
  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 has identified that an incorrect setting using a proprietary software configuration tool can result in the Sample Prep Probe of the AQUIOS CL drawing aspirant from the wrong tube in a cassette which manifests in incorrect values being reported out of the laboratory for some patient samples.
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 System The AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer is intended for use as an in vitro diagnostic device for immunophenotyping.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All software versions.; Serial numbers - BA30048, AY20032, BA01007, AZ19046, AZ12030, BA25046, BA05011, AY51072, BA01002, AZ15044, BA30049, BA30050, BA05015, AZ19047, BA18029, AY47071, AZ15038, BA23036, BA23035, AZ23058, AZ20057, AY47063, BA15024, BA15023, AZ45080, BA01010, AZ25070, AZ32071, AZ12033, AZ25065, AZ25068, AY51075, AZ19052, BA15025

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-3135-2017

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