FDA (Devices) recall action 95064
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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.
The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.
An adhesive joint failure in the PE Centrifuge Temperature Controlled component can cause the metal part to detach inside the centrifuge, risking sample destruction and potential exposure of laboratory technicians to biohazardous material.
Beckman Coulter Power Express sample holders can fail at the adhesive joint between plastic socket and metal component. This may cause the metal part to detach inside the centrifuge, potentially damaging equipment and exposing lab staff to biohazardous material.
The adhesive joint in this medical device component can fail, causing the metal part to detach. This may damage the centrifuge, destroy patient samples, and potentially expose lab staff to biohazardous material.