ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0856-2010 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Beckman Coulter Inc.

UniCel DxI 800 and 600 Access Immunoassay Systems, UniCel DxC 880i, 860i, 660i, and 680i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems with Dxl System Software versions 4.2 or 4.2.1. In vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitive or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.

DateFeb 25, 2010 (initiated Oct 28, 2009)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThis recall was initiated because of software issue was identified in System Software 4.2 and 4.2.1, which may result in the incorrect handling of a wash arm dispense plate motion failure. Instead of generating a red warning event and stopping sample processing, the system will post a yellow caution event and continue to operate with the dispense plate in an elevated position until the instrument
Root causeSoftware design
ActionBeckman Coulter issued an "Urgent: Product Corrective Action" letter dated October 28, 2009. Customers were notified of the affected product and how the issue will be resolved. For further information, contact Beckman Coulter Inc. Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633.
Quantity377 Instruments
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- United States and Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K023764UNICEL DXI 800 ACCESS IMMUNOASSAY SYSTEM, MODEL 973100
Beckman Coulter, Inc., Jan 28, 2003
K060256UNICEL DXC 600I SYNCHRON ACCESS CLINICAL SYSTEM
Beckman Coulter, Inc., Feb 27, 2006