The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0035-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Beckman Coulter Recalls TetraCXP Software for Labeling Updates

Beckman Coulter is recalling TetraCXP software and CYTO-STAT reagents to update specimen stability claims in the product labeling.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding stability claims. Per the rubric, minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls without reported injuries or illnesses fall under the Moderate severity level.

Plain-English summary

Beckman Coulter Inc. is recalling the TetraCXP Software System (Part Number A40051) and associated CYTO-STAT reagents. The recall involves 146 units total, with 37 units distributed in the United States and the remainder distributed worldwide. The affected products are used for lymphocyte immunophenotyping in whole blood.

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter determined that the specimen and prepared sample stability claims stated in the product labeling need to be updated. The update is necessary for alignment with current standards and clinical decision-making associated with lymphocyte immunophenotyping. The recall covers all tetraCHROME lots manufactured.

Healthcare facilities and laboratories that have purchased these products should contact Beckman Coulter for further instructions regarding the labeling update.

The recalled product

Product
TetraCXP Software System, Part Number A40051. Allows simultaneous identification and enumeration of total CD3+, total CD4+, total CD8+, dual CD3+/CD4+, dual CD3+/CD8+ and/or total CD3+, CD19+ and CD3+/CD56+ lymphocyte percentages and absolute counts in whole blood by flow cyto

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All tetraCHROME lots manufactured

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →