ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0863-2010 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical System ISE Flow Cell. PN Numbers: A10405 (UniCel DxC 600); A11810 (UniCel DxC 600 PRO); A27318 (UniCel DxC 600i); A11816 (UniCel DxC 800); A11812 (UniCel DxC 800 PRO); A59102 (UniCel DxC 880i); A64903 (UniCel DxC 680i); A64871 (UniCel DxC 660i); A64871 (UniCel DxC 860i). Intended for the in vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, thera

DateMar 4, 2010 (initiated Jan 4, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonExcessive Buildup of protein, bacteria and sample tube additives in the ISE flow cell may cause erroneous NA (sodium) results.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionAn Urgent: Product Corrective Action letter dated January 4, 2010, was mailed to customers advising of erroneous sodium results derived from build up of protein, bacteria and additives in the ISE flow cell. The letter discussed the impact and actions to be taken along with some additional recommendations. Customers are advised to follow the new maintenance instructions included with the letter. The information in the letter should be shared with laboratory staff and the notification should be retained as part of the Quality System documentation. A copy of the letter should be provided to a
Quantity2630
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA and Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K042291UNICEL DXC 600 AND 800 SYNCHRON SYSTEMS
Beckman Coulter, Inc., Nov 12, 2004
K060256UNICEL DXC 600I SYNCHRON ACCESS CLINICAL SYSTEM
Beckman Coulter, Inc., Feb 27, 2006