510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2013Olympus AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Olympus America, Inc. · CIX Bromcresol Green Dye-Binding, Albumin
Cleared on Jun 25, 2001 after a 21-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. It has been recalled 4 times.
- Decided
- Jun 25, 2001
- Review
- 21 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CIX
- Recalls
- 4
- Predicates
- 0
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2013 | Class II | Z-0152-2014 | Nonconforming Material/Component | The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that some AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer ISE units can experience premature ISE REF (Reference) valve failure. Premature valve failure can be detected by the presence of air… |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Class II | Z-1430-2013 | Component design/selection | Beckman Coulter is recalling AU2700/AU2700 Plus & AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzers becuase it was determined that the tubing/joint connections associated with these MODs may leak concentrated detergent. Beckman Coulter has received… |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Not classified | Z-0974-2012 | Under Investigation by firm | The recall was initiated because Beckman has confirmed that the AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers may experience cuvette overflow. |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Not classified | Z-0977-2012 | Under Investigation by firm | The recall was initiated because Beckman has confirmed that the AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers may experience cuvette overflow. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
How does its category compare?
All CIX devicesCIX Bromcresol Green Dye-Binding, Albumin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · CIX
2in 2021
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · CIX
168in 2011
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · CIX
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · CIX
4in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code CIX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 1 | 74 |
| 2011 | 3 | 168 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Olympus AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is a fully automated photometric analyzer intended for clinical laboratory use. Applications include colorimetric, turbidimetric, latex agglutination, and homogeneous enzyme immunoassay.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K011720 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K011720: Olympus AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K011720
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