Beckman Coulter recalls UniCel DxH 600 analyzers with HGB photometers that may give falsely high hemoglobin readings when samples have 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 600 hematology analyzers with HGB photometers because they can give falsely high hemoglobin results on samples with elevated 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 produce inaccurate hemoglobin readings when samples have high white blood cell counts. This can cause incorrect medical decisions if the results are not checked against the actual sample conditions.
Healthcare professionals using the UniCel DxH 600 system with HGB photometers are most at risk. Patients whose blood tests are affected by the faulty equipment may need retesting.
Check for the reference code REF:B23858 and serial numbers listed: AV52143, AZ02628, AZ06676, AZ24836, BA07048, BA08667, BA17727, BA31855, BB10648, BB49881, BC24713. The device is a hematology analyzer configured with the HGB photometer.
Verify the reference code REF:B23858 and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The HGB photometer in these analyzers may produce erroneously high hemoglobin results on samples with elevated white blood cell counts, which could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses.
No, the recall does not require stopping use immediately. Healthcare professionals should verify results when samples have high white blood cell counts.
Check the reference code and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your device is affected. If affected, contact Beckman Coulter for further instructions.
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