Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20362 |
| Brand Name: | Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC Synchrom Systems No Foam Reagent |
| Model: | B64130 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Beckman Coulter NZ Ltd Suite 2, Level 4 30 St Benedicts Street Newton AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 446 109 |
| Manufacturer: | Beckman Coulter Inc |
| Issue: | An iincompatibility between No Foam DxC reagent (REF B64130) and the DxC hydropneumatic parts associated with No Foam delivery has been identified. DxC No Foam reagent is intended to prevent formation of foam and/or bubbles in the DxC waste system of the hydropneumatic subsystems. Over time, this incompatibility may lead to: - Breaks in No Foam Cap Assembly - Cracks in No Foam Waste Collector; and - Seepage outside No Foam tubing This issue may lead to cracks in the Waste Collector which may stop Instrument operation due to vacuum error, and potentially lead to biohazardous waste exposure |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/7/2016 |
