—#66581

Product

Synchron LX20 Clinical Chemistry System, Part Numbers: 466200,473032, Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA product code: JJE — Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers: K965240
Affected lot / code info: Part Numbers 466200,473032. All serial numbers. All software versions.

Why it was recalled

Intermittent Failure of Stirrer Motor-Beckman Coulter has determined that incorrect Glucose results on LX20 or DxC instruments have been related to an intermittent failure of the stirrer motor. -Stirrer motors can stall without any flags or motion errors. -If a stall occurs during a GLUm test near the time of sample inject, results may be affected. -Affected GLUm results may be high or low.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

GLUm stir motors greater than one year old were replaced. Replacements began April 5, 2007. Based on the Risk Assessment, BCI decided that Customer Notification is not needed. GLUm stir motors greater than one year old will be replaced on high volume LX/DxC systems by 3rd quarter of 2007. Replacements began April 5, 2007. A new stirrer design is being developed and is expected to be available before 4th quarter of 2007. Implementation Strategy of Stock Control: 1. A Stop Ship was not necessary based on risk assessment. The possibility of stirrer motor failure may increase with time and duty cycles. Systems running a high volume of tests may have a greater likelihood of exhibiting stirrer motor failure with motors greater than one year old. 2. New Customers were placed on a preventative maintenance plan to have their motor replaced at one year cycle. Completed 3. A Technical Update was issued to notify Hotline and Field Service Personnel of the issues.

Recalling firm

Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc
Address: 200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, California 92822-6208

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2007-04-05
Posted by FDA: 2008-05-24
Terminated: 2013-01-15
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #66581. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.