—#147904

Product

The Synchron Systems No Foam DxC (Reference No. B64130) affects the UniCel DxC System (chemistry analyzer). All lots of No Foam DxC reagent are affected by this recall.

FDA product code: LDT
Affected lot / code info: All

Why it was recalled

Beckman Coulter has identified an incompatibility between No Foam DxC reagent (REF B64130) and the DxC hydropneumatic parts associated with No Foam delivery.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

A Customer notification letter dated 6/27/16 informs their customers that Beckman Coulter has identified an incompatibility between No Foam DxC reagent (REF B64130) and the DxC hydropneumatic parts associated with No Foam delivery. The letter informs their customers that the DxC No Foam reagent is intended to prevent formation of foam and/or bubbles in the DxC waste system of the hydropneumatic subsystems. Over time, this incompatibility may lead to: Breaks in No Foam Cap Assembly (PN A84827) and Cracks in No Foam Waste Collector (PN A60007/A64665). The letter informs the customers of the impact and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers with any questions regarding the recall notice are instructed to contact our Customer Support Center Via http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support Via phone, call 1-800-854-3633 in the United States and Canada. Customers outside the United States and Canada, are instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Affected geographies: United Arab Emirates, Curacao, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brunei, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Morocco, Macao, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Swaziland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Taiwan, China, United States of America (including Puerto Rico), Viet Nam, Mayotte, South Africa.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-06-27
Posted by FDA: 2016-07-20
Terminated: 2017-08-25
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #147904. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.