The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2573-2025·Announced 2025-09-24

Hematology analyzers recalled over erroneously high hemoglobin results in some samples

UniCel DxH 690T Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems configured with the LED HGB photometer are recalled because they may produce erroneously high hemoglobin results on samples with elevated white blood cell counts.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported; the notice states the analyzer can produce erroneously high patient results and no injuries are reported.

Plain-English summary

The UniCel DxH 690T COULTER Cellular Analysis System configured with the LED HGB Photometer, REF C34520, UDI 15099590729110, is being recalled. Affected serial numbers include BD17734, BE12048, BE28105, BF14045, BF23096, BF46236, BG26135 and BG50247, with the full list in the recall notice. Distribution was nationwide in the United States and internationally.

Hematology analyzers configured with HGB photometers may produce erroneously high hemoglobin results on samples with elevated white blood cell counts. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

Laboratories operating these analyzers should follow the manufacturer's instructions, including any guidance on reviewing results already reported.

The recalled product

Product
UniCel DxH 690T COULTER Cellular Analysis System, configured with the Led HGB Photometer REF: C34520
Manufacturer
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Category
Medical Device — In Vitro Diagnostic
Hazard

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 (10)

  • UDI: 15099590729110/ Serial Numbers: BD17734
  • BE12048
  • BE28105
  • BF14045
  • BF23096
  • BF46236
  • BG26135
  • BG50247
  • BH12019
  • BH43168

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 37 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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 4 products in this recall →

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