Recall Z-1940-2011 ยท JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Beckman Coulter Inc.
UniCel DxC 660i, 680i, 860i, 880i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems; Part Number(s): DxC 660i: A64871, DxC 680i: A64903, DxC860i: A64935, DxC 880i: A59102 The DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids
| Date | Apr 11, 2011 (initiated Jan 26, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The recall was initiated due to Beckman Coulter receiving a report of results that were associated with incorrect patient identifications when two sample racks advanced into the sample presentation area in one push. The first rack of the two was not scanned. This is referred to as a "pushed pair." If a pushed pair event occurs, results may be associated with the incorrect patient identification. |
| Root cause | Pending |
| Action | Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent: Field Safety Notice Product Correction letter dated January 26, 2011, via US Postal Service to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. To prevent a pushed pair, be sure your sample racks are free of debris prior to use. Do not apply additional labels to the sample racks. Extra labels can obscure the edges of a sample rack, or obstruct the gap between two racks. Be sure sample labels do not extend beyond the edges of a sample rack; 2. If a pushed pair o |
| Quantity | 2639 units (892 in US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Algeria, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jord |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |