Events

Recall of UniCel DxC and Synchron LX Clinical Systems

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
    59562
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0452-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-09-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-06-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=103085
  • 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
    Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated because beckman coulter has confirmed that the modular chemistry (mc) and cartridge chemistry (cc) 100 ul sample syringes may experience premature wear as indicated by brown discoloration on the plunger and/or inside the glass syringe barrel. excessive wear of the 100 ul sample syringe barrel and plunger could lead to leaking and may affect results.
  • Action
    Beckman Coulter sent an URGENT: Product Corrective Action letter to all affected customers. The letter provided customers with an explanation of the problem identified and actions to be taken. The letter instructs customers to share this information with their laboratory staff and retain a copy as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. In addition, the letter states that if the affected product was further distributed to provide a copy of the letter to them. Customers were also asked to complete and return the enclosed Response Form. For any questions contact Customer Support Center (Call Center) on the Beckman Coulter website at http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support or call (800) 854-3633 in the United States and Canada.

Device

UniCel DxC and Synchron LX Clinical Systems
  • Model / Serial
    Lot/Serial Numbers: All
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.
  • Product Description
    UniCel DxC and Synchron LX Clinical Systems 100 ¿L Sample Syringe, 100UL-PKGD, Part Number 474171 || Product Usage: The UniCel DxC and LX Synchron Clinical Systems are fully automated, computer-controlled clinical chemistry analyzers designed for the in vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries. Analysis can be performed on serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and whole blood (sample type is chemistry dependent).
  • 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