FDA Device recall Z-2225-2012
UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Instrument System, PN 775222
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-08-29
On 2012-08-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Instrument System, PN 775222 by Beckman Coulter, citing the recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the DxH Slidemaker Stainer Floor Stand shipped with Slidemaker Stainer instruments were missing vinyl caps, exp….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2225-2012 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2011-12-13 |
| Published | 2012-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Beckman Coulter |
| Distribution | US |
Product
UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Instrument System, PN 775222. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide preparation and staining device that aspirates a whole blood-sample, smears a blood film on a clean microscope slide, and delivers a variety of fixatives, stains, buffers, and rinse solutions to that blood smear. The DxH Slidemaker Stainer allows for adaptation of the smear appearance and stain methodology according to user preferences. Blood smears produced by the Slidemaker portion of the DxH Slidemaker Stainer are moved to baskets for transfer to the Stainer portion by a robot arm. Microscopic examination of the stained blood smears can be used to help determine the hematologic status of a patient. A stained blood film: " Allows for the differentiation of white blood cells " Facilitates the characterization of red blood cells and platelets " Aids in the identification of blood components and cellular abnormalities The optional floor stand has four drawers for storing the reagent and waste containers currently in use in the DxH Slidemaker Stainer.
Reason
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that the DxH Slidemaker Stainer Floor Stand shipped with Slidemaker Stainer instruments were missing vinyl caps, exposing sharpt edges on the DxH Slidemaker Stainer Reagent Cabinet (Floor Stand) drawer slides. The sharp edges on the drawer slides may expose operators to physical injury when replacing reagents and waste containers whic
Identifiers
| code_info | Part Number(s) 775222 and A96152; Serial #s-MP010, MP023, MP026, AS23001, AS23002, AS25003, AS25004, AS25005, AS33008,…Part Number(s) 775222 and A96152; Serial #s-MP010, MP023, MP026, AS23001, AS23002, AS25003, AS25004, AS25005, AS33008, AS33009, AS33010, AS33011, AS37013, AS38014, AS38015, AS39016, AS39017, AS40018, AS44012, AT04001, AT04002, AT04003, AT04004, AT04005, AT22010, AT22011, AT22012, AT35013, AT35014, AT35015, AT35016, AT35017, AT35018, AT40019, AT40020, AT40021, AT40022, AT40023, AT40024, AT40025, AT40026, AT40027, AT40028, AT40029, AT40030, AT45031, AT45032, AT45033, AT45034, AT45035 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2225-2012%22
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