Recall Z-1432-2012

Beckman Coulter Inc. · initiated March 26, 2009

Terminated

Product

SYNCHRON Ammonia (AMM) Reagent Product Usage: AMM reagent, when used in conjunction with SYNCHRON LX System(s), UniCel DxC 600/800 System(s) and SYNCHRON Systems Ammonia Calibrators, is intended for the quantitative determination of Ammonia concentration in human plasma.

Codes / lots: Lot Number M808278

Reason for recall

The Ammonia Reagent lot M808278 may fail calibration or cause a low shift in Quality Control recovery on some SYNCHRON Systems.

FDA-determined cause: Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action taken

Beckman Coulter mailed a Product Corrective Action (PCA) Letter on April 13, 2009 dated April 10, 2009 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers to discontinue use and discard appropriately the lot number(s) of the affected product and contact their Customer Service Representative at (800) 526-3821 (US), or (800)463-7828 for reagent replacement. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days so that Beckman Coulter may maintain records. Customers were told to call the Customer Support Center (Hotline) at (800) 854-3633 with any questions regarding the PCA letter.

Details

Recall number
Z-1432-2012
Initiated
March 26, 2009
Posted by FDA
April 16, 2012
Terminated
April 18, 2012
Product code
JIF – Enzymatic Method, Ammonia
Quantity
3,388 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea, CA

Official FDA recall record