—#112651

Product

Synchron Systems Synchron Calibrator Multi Calibrator Diskettes, Part Number 442600. The SYNCHRON MULTI-CALIBRATOR, used in conjunction with SYNCHRON reagents, is intended for use on SYNCHRON Systems for the calibration of Albumin, Blood Urea Nitrogen (Urea), Calcium, Cholesterol, Glucose, Inorganic Phosphorus, Lactate,Magnesium, Total Protein, Triglycerides, and Uric Acid.

FDA product code: JIX — Calibrator, Multi-Analyte Mixture
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K110251
Affected lot / code info: Lot M002642

Why it was recalled

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed a mislabeling error, some Synchron Systems Multi Calibrator Diskettes (REF 442600, lot M002642G) may actually be Thyroxine (T4) Reagent Calibrator Diskettes.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling mix-ups

Action the firm took

Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Product Correction letter dated December 15, 2011, withan attached Fax Back Response Form to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. If customers are currently using Multi Calibrator lot M002642, then they were instructed to verified diskette and discard all Multi Calibrator diskettes lot M002642 and M002642G without a dark green dot. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers were instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Support Center at http:www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support/ or call (800) 854-3633 in the US and Canada. Outside of the US or Canada, customers were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representatives. For questions regarding this recall call 714-961-4483.

Recalling firm

Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc.
Address: 250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, California 92821-6232

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) and Internationally to: Afghanistan Angola Australia Bangladesh Belgium Bhutan Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Canada China Colombia Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Eritrea Ethiopia Finland France French Polynesia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Hong Kong India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Lebanon Lesotho Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Lithuania Macao Malawi Malaysia Mexico Morocco Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Philippines Poland Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Viet Nam Zambia Zimbabwe

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-12-15
Posted by FDA: 2012-10-22
Terminated: 2012-12-28
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #112651. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.