ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0612-2013 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Access Immunoassay System, Access 2 Immunoassay System, Synchron LXi 725 Clinical System, UniCel DxC 600i Synchron Access Clinical System Part Numbers: Access 81600; Access 2 81600N, 386220, A69186, A25656, A12900; Access 2 (LXi) A15642; Access 2 Section, DxC 600i A25640. The Access Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitativ

DateDec 22, 2012 (initiated Nov 1, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonIt has been determined that, in some cases, pulley drive components have broken parts or have become loose, mispositioned, or disconnected from their drive shafts. When these defects occur, the pulley may not turn at all, or may turn at an incorrect speed, resulting in inadequate washing or mixing of the contents of the reaction vessel.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionBeckman Coulter sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated November 1, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to complete and return an enclosed Response Form. Contact Technical Support for questions regarding this notice.
Quantity6,858 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K023049SYNCHRON LX I 725 CLINICAL SYSTEM
Beckman Coulter, Inc., Oct 4, 2002
K060256UNICEL DXC 600I SYNCHRON ACCESS CLINICAL SYSTEM
Beckman Coulter, Inc., Feb 27, 2006
K922823ACCESS THEOPHYLLINE IMMUNOASSAY REAGENTS
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Aug 5, 1992