ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0607-2011 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Number: 81600 ; Access 2 Immunoassay Systems, Part Number: 81600N; Synchron LXi 725; UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Number: 973100; UniCel DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Number A30260; UniCel DxC 600i, Part Number: A25656; UniCel DxC 660i, Part Number: A64871; UniCel DxC 860i, Part Number: A64935; UniCel DxC 880i, Part Number: A59102; SY

DateDec 13, 2010 (initiated Aug 13, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThis recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has received reports of erroneous test results being reported as a result of assay reagent packs being transferred between systems. Erroneous results will be generated as a result of missing or incorrect assay reagents. In these cases both false positive and false negative results are possible, depending upon the assay configuration.
Root causePending
ActionBeckman Coulter, Inc. sent two (2) Product Corrective Action (PCA) letters (Access letter and DxI letter) with attached Customer Response form the week of August 09, 2010 to the affected customers. The letters were dated August 13, 2010, and identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customers. The letter reminded customers that it is critical that they load reagent packs according to the procedure provided in their Access or Access 2 Operators Guide, Instructions for Use, or Help system. A copy of the procedure was included with the letter. Customers were remind
Quantity9571 units (instruments)
DistributionNationwide Distribution & 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
K922823ACCESS THEOPHYLLINE IMMUNOASSAY REAGENTS
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Aug 5, 1992