Beckman Coulter New Chemistry Analyzer Cleared

FDA has cleared a Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 510(k) for its new DxC 700 AU chemistry analyzer. The new device combines the capabilities of two Beckman Coulter products – the “simple intuitive design of the DxC analyzer and the robust throughput and workhorse capabilities of the AU analyzer – into one standardized platform designed to meet the needs of mid- to high-volume clinical laboratories,” according to the company. 

The chemistry analyzer is intended to reduce the number of test-processing steps by 30%, streamlining workflow for laboratory professionals. “The reduction in steps is the result of powerful operating software, an all-new design and an intuitive user-interface that allow operators to spend less time on daily tasks and more time producing the quality results that empower better decision-making for better patient care,” Beckman Coulter says.