Recall Z-1400-2013

Beckman Coulter Inc. · initiated April 17, 2013

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Synchron LX System(s) and UniCel DxC 600/800 System(s) Lactate Reagent, Part Number: A95550 Product Usage: Lactate (LACT) reagent, when used in conjunction with Synchron LX System(s), UniCel DxC 600/800 System(s) and Synchron Systems Multi Calibrator, is intended for the quantitative determination of lactate concentration in human plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Codes / lots: Lot Number: M206209

Reason for recall

Beckman Coulter initiated the recall for the Lactate Assay (LACT) Lot M206209 as they received a customer complaint of error message (RXN RATE HI), i.e. no numerical values reported for samples containing Lactate concentration greater than 6.5 mmol/L.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Product Correction letter dated April 17, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Customer Support Center (Call Center) on the Beckman Website at http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support/ or call (800) 854-3633 in the US and Canada.

Details

Recall number
Z-1400-2013
Initiated
April 17, 2013
Posted by FDA
May 24, 2013
Terminated
October 22, 2014
Product code
KHP – Acid, Lactic, Enzymatic Method
Quantity
8,774 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordon, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, oman, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, Reunion, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab…
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea, CA

Official FDA recall record