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Recall of Device Recall Synchron Systems No Foam DxC, Reference No. B64130

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
    74559
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2247-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-06-27
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-07-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-08-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=147904
  • 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
    Reagent, general purpose - Product Code LDT
  • Reason
    Beckman coulter has identified an incompatibility between no foam dxc reagent (ref b64130) and the dxc hydropneumatic parts associated with no foam delivery.
  • Action
    A Customer notification letter dated 6/27/16 informs their customers that Beckman Coulter has identified an incompatibility between No Foam DxC reagent (REF B64130) and the DxC hydropneumatic parts associated with No Foam delivery. The letter informs their customers that the DxC No Foam reagent is intended to prevent formation of foam and/or bubbles in the DxC waste system of the hydropneumatic subsystems. Over time, this incompatibility may lead to: Breaks in No Foam Cap Assembly (PN A84827) and Cracks in No Foam Waste Collector (PN A60007/A64665). The letter informs the customers of the impact and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers with any questions regarding the recall notice are instructed to contact our Customer Support Center Via http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support ¿ Via phone, call 1-800-854-3633 in the United States and Canada. Customers outside the United States and Canada, are instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.

Device

Device Recall Synchron Systems No Foam DxC, Reference No. B64130
  • Model / Serial
    All
  • Distribution
    Affected geographies: United Arab Emirates, Curacao, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brunei, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Morocco, Macao, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Swaziland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Taiwan, China, United States of America (including Puerto Rico), Viet Nam, Mayotte, South Africa.
  • Product Description
    The Synchron Systems No Foam DxC (Reference No. B64130) affects the UniCel DxC System (chemistry analyzer). All lots of No Foam DxC reagent are affected by this recall.
  • 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