PE Centrifuge — Class II medical device recall Z-2979-2024
Ongoing recall by Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH, reported 2024-09-11, distributed nationwide. The adhesive joint between the plastic socket and metal component of the Power Express Sample Holder can fail,
| Recall number | Z-2979-2024 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH, Munchen, Germany |
| Recall initiated | 2024-07-17 |
| Classified | 2024-09-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2024-09-11 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, BH, CA, CN, CO, DE, EG, ES, FR, GB, IT, JO, KR, KW, LB, MY, PA, QA, SA, SG, TH, TR, TW, VN |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 15099590673550 |
| Model numbers | B36365 |
Product
PE Centrifuge, REF: B36365, 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.
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