FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0856-2010 · Initiated October 28, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0856-2010
Event Number
53679
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
JJE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
October 28, 2009
Posted
February 25, 2010
Terminated
May 7, 2012
Address
200 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6208

Description

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.

Reason

This 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

Action

Beckman 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.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States and Canada.

Quantity

377 Instruments