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Recall of Device Recall UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical System

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
    54344
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0863-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-01-04
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-03-04
  • 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=88235
  • 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
    Chemistry Analyzer (Discrete Photometric) for Clinical Use - Product Code JJE
  • Reason
    Excessive buildup of protein, bacteria and sample tube additives in the ise flow cell may cause erroneous na (sodium) results.
  • Action
    An Urgent: Product Corrective Action letter dated January 4, 2010, was mailed to customers advising of erroneous sodium results derived from build up of protein, bacteria and additives in the ISE flow cell. The letter discussed the impact and actions to be taken along with some additional recommendations. Customers are advised to follow the new maintenance instructions included with the letter. The information in the letter should be shared with laboratory staff and the notification should be retained as part of the Quality System documentation. A copy of the letter should be provided to any other laboratory that affected product was forwarded to. The enclosed response form should be completed and returned. Questions should be directed to the Customer Support Center at 1-800-854-3633.

Device

Device Recall UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical System
  • Model / Serial
    All serial numbers. PN Numbers: A10405 (UniCel DxC 600); A11810 (UniCel DxC 600 PRO); A27318 (UniCel DxC 600i); A11816 (UniCel DxC 800); A11812 (UniCel DxC 800 PRO); A59102 (UniCel DxC 880i); A64903 (UniCel DxC 680i); A64871 (UniCel DxC 660i); A64871 (UniCel DxC 860i); and A64935 (UniCel DxC 860i).
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Canada.
  • Product Description
    Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical System ISE Flow Cell. || PN Numbers: A10405 (UniCel DxC 600); A11810 (UniCel DxC 600 PRO); A27318 (UniCel DxC 600i); A11816 (UniCel DxC 800); A11812 (UniCel DxC 800 PRO); A59102 (UniCel DxC 880i); A64903 (UniCel DxC 680i); A64871 (UniCel DxC 660i); A64871 (UniCel DxC 860i). || Intended for the in vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries of clinical interest in biological fluids such as serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Manufacturer
    Beckman Coulter Inc.

Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Beckman Coulter Inc., 200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea CA 92821-6208
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Danaher Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA