BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Synchron Systems Synchron Calibrator Multi Calibrator Diskettes, Part Number 442600. The SYNCHRON MULTI-CALIBRATOR, used in conjunction with SYNCHRON reagents, is intended for use on SYNCHRON Systems for the calibration of Albumin, Blood Urea Nitrogen (Urea), Calcium, Cholesterol, Glucose, Inorganic Phosphorus, Lactate,Magnesium, Total Protein, Triglycerides, and Uric Acid.

    Recall: Z-0110-2013 · Initiated December 15, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0110-2013
    Event Number
    63130
    Firm
    Beckman Coulter Inc.
    FEI Number
    2050012
    Product Code
    JIX
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Labeling mix-ups
    Initiated
    December 15, 2011
    Posted
    October 22, 2012
    Terminated
    December 28, 2012
    Address
    250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

    Description

    Synchron Systems Synchron Calibrator Multi Calibrator Diskettes, Part Number 442600. The SYNCHRON MULTI-CALIBRATOR, used in conjunction with SYNCHRON reagents, is intended for use on SYNCHRON Systems for the calibration of Albumin, Blood Urea Nitrogen (Urea), Calcium, Cholesterol, Glucose, Inorganic Phosphorus, Lactate,Magnesium, Total Protein, Triglycerides, and Uric Acid.

    Reason

    The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed a mislabeling error, some Synchron Systems Multi Calibrator Diskettes (REF 442600, lot M002642G) may actually be Thyroxine (T4) Reagent Calibrator Diskettes.

    Action

    Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Product Correction letter dated December 15, 2011, withan attached Fax Back Response Form to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. If customers are currently using Multi Calibrator lot M002642, then they were instructed to verified diskette and discard all Multi Calibrator diskettes lot M002642 and M002642G without a dark green dot. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers were instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Support Center at http:www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support/ or call (800) 854-3633 in the US and Canada. Outside of the US or Canada, customers were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representatives. For questions regarding this recall call 714-961-4483.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) and Internationally to: Afghanistan Angola Australia Bangladesh Belgium Bhutan Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Canada China Colombia Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Eritrea Ethiopia Finland France French Polynesia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Hong Kong India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Lebanon Lesotho Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Lithuania Macao Malawi Malaysia Mexico Morocco Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Philippines Poland Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Viet Nam Zambia Zimbabwe

    Quantity

    5746 units total (2729 units in US)