Beckman Coulter Inc Coulter AcT 5diff Open Vial Hematology Analyzers Part Numbers: 6605580, 6605581, 6605604 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Coulter AcT 5diff Open Vial Hematology Analyzers Part Numbers: 6605580, 6605581, 6605604
Brand
Beckman Coulter Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All instruements are affected.
Products Sold
All instruements are affected.
Beckman Coulter Inc is recalling Coulter AcT 5diff Open Vial Hematology Analyzers Part Numbers: 6605580, 6605581, 6605604 due to Samples with high fat content will not count platelets accurately.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Samples with high fat content will not count platelets accurately.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm issued an advisory letter to users to retain as part of the Quality Manual for the instruments. It cautions to check specimens for interfering lipemia. Letter was sent 9/8/2003.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026