FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#67282

Product

UniCel Dxl Access Immunoassay Systems Reaction Vessels for Use with UniCel Dxl Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Number : 386167, Beckman Coulter, Inc, Brea CA 92822

FDA product code
MMIImmunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K023764
Affected lot / code info
Part Number: 386167; Lot Code: 1201291 & 1201431

Why it was recalled

Erroneous Results - UniCel Dxl Access Immunoassay Systems Reaction Vessels have been found to be defective and there is a potential for an increase in signal leading to an erroneous result.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process design

Action the firm took

A Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter was mailed on July 19, 2007, to the Customers that received UniCel Dxl Access lmmunoassay System Reaction Vessels lot 1201291 and 1201431. The customers were informed that a small percentage of the reaction vessels (Lot #s: 1201291and 1201431 ) have been found to be defective and there is a potential for an increase in signal leading to an erroneous result. The customers were instructed to discontinue use and discard these lots. A response form was included.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide & Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated
2007-07-19
Posted by FDA
2008-03-19
Terminated
2012-05-04
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #67282. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.