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ISE Electrolyte Reference reagent (for Synchron LX Systems and UniCel DxC 600/800 Systems), Part No. A28937, A28945, 467

FDA device recall Z-1951-2013 · posted 2013-08-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for recall
Beckman Coulter is recalling the Synchron Systems LX20/UniCel DxC ISE Reference Reagent because it has a potassium (K) response near the instrument calibration flag limits and may exceed the limits on some instruments.
Action taken
Beckman Coulter Inc sent an Urgent Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter dated September 22, 2010 to all affected customers. Customers were notified of the the problems identified and the actions to be completed. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to 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 US and in Canada.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
CEM
Quantity affected
718 units total (132 units in US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom
Date initiated
2010-09-22
Date posted
2013-08-10
Date terminated
2013-08-10
Location
Brea, CA

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SYNCHRON LX 20 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY SYSTEM, SYNCHRON LX ALBUMIN REAGENT, SYNCHRON LX CREATININE PICRIC REAGENT, SYNCHRON L (K965240)Beckman Instruments, Inc.1997-03-10