FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#119820

Product

ISE Electrolyte Reference reagent (for Synchron LX Systems and UniCel DxC 600/800 Systems), Part No. A28937, A28945, 467935, 467915. Product Usage: ISE Electrolyte Buffer reagent and ISE Electrolyte Reference reagent, when used in conjunction with SYNCHRON LX System(s), UniCel DxC 600/800 System(s) and SYNCHRON Systems AQUA CAL 1, 2 and 3, are intended for the quantitative determination of potassium concentration in human serum, plasma or urine.

FDA product code
CEMElectrode, Ion Specific, Potassium
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K965240
Affected lot / code info
Lot No. T006042

Why it was recalled

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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom

Timeline

Recall initiated
2010-09-22
Posted by FDA
2013-08-10
Terminated
2013-08-10
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #119820. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.