Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21589 |
| Brand Name: | Coulter LH Analyzer |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | LH 750, LH 780, LH, 500 and HmX Analyzers |
| 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: | The manufacturer has determined that additional clarification for the Blast Suspect messages is necessary. In rare situations, the LH 750, LH 780, LH 500 and HmX Analyzers may not flag or detect blasts in some blood samples. This is due to limitations in the available technology as well as the properties of blasts in certain samples. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Wholesale |
| Date Commenced: | 28/6/2017 |
