Events

Recall of Device Recall SYNCHRON CX(r) systems, ImmunoProtein Calibrator Set

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Beckman Coulter Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    61122
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1229-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-08-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-03-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-04-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107339
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Calibrator, multi-analyte mixture - Product Code JIT
  • Reason
    A recall was initiated because beckman has confirmed that the standardization of the immuno protein calibrator set has been re-established to ifcc reference preparation for plasma proteins, bcr-470 beginning with lot number m901330.
  • Action
    Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated August 24, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to share the information with their laboratory staff and retain the notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. Customers with questions regarding the product correction action were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 714-993-8916.

Device

Device Recall SYNCHRON CX(r) systems, ImmunoProtein Calibrator Set
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number: M901330 and higher  Other Lot numbers: M706000, M801451, M808220
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada
  • Product Description
    Synchron CX Immuno-Protein Cal, part number: 442840, || other product code: CKA || The Beckman Coulter SYNCHRON CX Immune Protein Calibrator Set, in conjunction with SYNCHRON Immuno Protein Reagents, is intended for use on SYNCHRON CX Systems for the calibration of IgA, IgG, IgM, and Transferrin (TRF).
  • Manufacturer
    Beckman Coulter Inc.

Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Beckman Coulter Inc., 250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea CA 92821-6232
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Danaher Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA