Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25217 |
| Brand Name: | UniCel DxH Slidemaker |
| Model: | UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer (DxH SMS), UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer II (DxH SMS II) |
| Affected: | |
| 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 identified that if the Sample Aspiration Module (SAM) is not in a safe position while performing cleaning or troubleshooting procedures, the dispense probe may be inadvertently bent. The DxH SMS/DxH SMS II is designed to generate the error message Stripper Motor movement cannot be verified and inactivates the Slidemaker when a probe is bent, however in rare circumstances a slightly bent probe is not detected. This condition may lead to carryover. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/10/2019 |
