FDA Device recall Z-2309-2016
AU680 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. B04779 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-08-10
On 2016-08-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of AU680 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. B04779 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient… by Beckman Coulter, citing beckman coulter has received complaints regarding leaking and cracked C cups. When the cup cracks, coolant can leak onto the connectors of the Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) in the….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2309-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-07-30 |
| Published | 2016-08-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Beckman Coulter |
| Distribution | US |
Product
AU680 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. B04779 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, CSF) in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality, control (QC) materials, and other accessories.
Reason
Beckman coulter has received complaints regarding leaking and cracked C cups. When the cup cracks, coolant can leak onto the connectors of the Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) in the analyzer, resulting in a short-circuit causing the instrument to go into a stop mode.
Identifiers
| code_info | 1030834 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2309-2016%22
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