Beckman Coulter recalls UniCel DxH 690T analyzers with HGB photometers that may give falsely high hemoglobin readings on samples with high white blood cell counts. Affected units have specific serial numbers and reference codes.
Hematology analyzers configured with HGB photometers may result in erroneously high hemoglobin (HGB) results on samples with elevated white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Beckman Coulter is recalling UniCel DxH 690T hematology analyzers with certain HGB photometers because they can produce inaccurate hemoglobin results when samples have high white blood cell counts. This could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses if the results are used without verification.
The HGB photometer in these analyzers may incorrectly measure hemoglobin levels in blood samples that have elevated white blood cell counts. This can cause false high hemoglobin readings, which might lead to incorrect medical decisions if not verified by a lab technician.
Healthcare professionals using the UniCel DxH 690T system with the specified HGB photometer may be affected. Patients receiving lab tests with this equipment could face potential misdiagnosis if results are not checked carefully.
Check for the reference code C34520 and serial numbers listed: BD17734, BE12048, BE28105, BF14045, BF23096, BF46236, BG26135, BG50247, BH12019, BH43168. The device is sold under the UniCel DxH 690T COULTER Cellular Analysis System name.
Verify the reference code and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your device is affected.
The HGB photometer in these analyzers may produce erroneously high hemoglobin results on blood samples with elevated white blood cell counts, which could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses.
Check for the reference code C34520 and the specific serial numbers listed: BD17734, BE12048, BE28105, BF14045, BF23096, BF46236, BG26135, BG50247, BH12019, BH43168.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; affected devices should be checked for the specific serial numbers and reference code to confirm eligibility.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beckman Coulter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2573-2025 — Beckman Coulter Beckman Coulter Hello, I own a Beckman Coulter that is covered by recall Z-2573-2025 from Beckman Coulter. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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