# Major Recall Alert: REMISOL Advance Error with Patient DOB Misinterpretation Prompts Urgent Action
Beckman Coulter has issued a significant recall for their **REMISOL Advance** due to a critical issue related to the integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS). The issue specifically arises when the patient’s Date of Birth (DOB) is left blank or is unknown, resulting in an incorrect interpretation of the patient’s age as **0 days old.**
This recall began on **April 7, 2025**, and underscores the necessity of addressing potential errors in laboratory data systems. For healthcare providers and labs that rely on REMISOL Advance for patient sample processing, this recall is both crucial and urgent.
To ensure the safety of patients and accurate diagnoses, it’s essential to understand the scope of this recall, its implications, and what steps you can take.
## Why This Recall is Important
REMISOL Advance is an advanced data management system used by laboratories across Canada and globally to seamlessly process and analyze samples. However, Beckman Coulter identified two significant issues:
1. **If the LIS sends 01/01/1900 as a placeholder DOB**
- REMISOL Advance with the **ASTM host driver** interprets the patient’s age inaccurately as **0 days old**, leading to potential errors in patient data.
2. **If the LIS sends an empty DOB**
- REMISOL Advance leveraging the **HL7 host driver** similarly calculates the patient’s age as **0 days old.**
Incorrect age calculation could jeopardize the accuracy of laboratory diagnostics, treatment plans, and records for patients. In sensitive cases, even minor misinterpretations can have serious consequences for patient care.
## Details of the Recall
This recall, initiated on **April 7, 2025**, applies to all users of the REMISOL Advance system in Canada. The issue revolves around its integration with LIS systems and how it interprets incomplete DOB information:
- **Products Affected:** REMISOL Advance systems utilizing ASTM and HL7 host drivers
- **Issue Identified:** Inaccurate interpretation of patient age as 0 days when DOB is incomplete or unknown
- **Impact:** Miscalculations in patient data that may lead to errors in diagnosis and care
- **Manufacturer:** Beckman Coulter
To prevent potential misuse and errors, Beckman Coulter has recommended immediate measures for safe system usage.
## What You Should Do
If your laboratory uses **REMISOL Advance**, Beckman Coulter has provided the following guidance to ensure patient safety and minimize errors:
- Check if your LIS system sends placeholder DOBs like **01/01/1900** and adjust settings accordingly.
- Avoid leaving the DOB field empty when sending orders to REMISOL Advance systems.
- Contact Beckman Coulter for additional support and guidance on resolving these issues.
- Monitor all data processed by the system for discrepancies in patient age and report anomalies immediately.
- Stay informed about this recall by visiting the official Canadian recall notice [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/remisol-advance).
Promptly addressing these issues will help protect patients from potential risks and ensure accurate laboratory workflows.
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Beckman Coulter’s proactive recall highlights the importance of precision in laboratory data systems. Stay vigilant, address reported issues, and protect patient safety by acting promptly.
For complete details on this recall, check the official notice on the [Government of Canada’s Recall Alert Website](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/remisol-advance).