FDA recall Z-2980-2024

Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH · Class II · device

Product

PE Centrifuge Temperature Controlled, REF: B36366, a component of the Power Express.

Reason for recall

The adhesive joint between the plastic socket and metal component of the Power Express Sample Holder can fail, causing the metal part to detach and enter the centrifuge. This detachment can result in damage to the centrifuge and potential destruction of the patient sample resulting in delayed results and possible exposure of lab technician to biohazardous material.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Panama, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Amirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2024-07-17
Report date
2024-09-11
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Munchen, Germany

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2980-2024