FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#155844

Product

Beckman Coulter Synchron AQUA CAL Level 1, Part No. 471288 Product Usage: Used for the system calibration of Na, K, Cl, Urea N, Urea, Glucose Creatine, Ca, CO2, and P in UniCel DxC Systems.

FDA product code
JIXCalibrator, Multi-Analyte Mixture
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K071277
Affected lot / code info
Lot No. 72645074, Exp. Date 30 Apr 2018

Why it was recalled

The firm identified a negative shift of 5mmol/L for sodium recovery in Synchron Control Level 3 when calibrated with AQUA Cal 1.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Recall notices will be sent via mail or email to customers the week of 05/15/2017. Customers are instructed to discard the affected calibrator and request a replacement. Call Client Services at (800) 526-3821 (US only)

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, AR, AK, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MS, MI, ME, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, and Puerto Rico Brunei, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Qatar, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, & United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-05-15
Posted by FDA
2017-07-13
Terminated
2020-09-09
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #155844. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.