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UniCel DxI 800 and 600 Access Immunoassay Systems, UniCel DxC 880i, 860i, 660i, and 680i SYNCHRON Access Clinical System

FDA device recall Z-0856-2010 · posted 2010-02-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Reason for recall
This recall was initiated because of software issue was identified in System Software 4.2 and 4.2.1, which may result in the incorrect handling of a wash arm dispense plate motion failure. Instead of generating a red warning event and stopping sample processing, the system will post a yellow caution event and continue to operate with the dispense plate in an elevated position until the instrument
Action taken
Beckman Coulter issued an "Urgent: Product Corrective Action" letter dated October 28, 2009. Customers were notified of the affected product and how the issue will be resolved. For further information, contact Beckman Coulter Inc. Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
377 Instruments
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States and Canada.
Date initiated
2009-10-28
Date posted
2010-02-25
Date terminated
2012-05-07
Location
Brea, CA

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