FDA Recall Terminated

Synchron Phenobarbital (PHE) Drug Calibrator 1, P/N 469600, Classification Product Code: KLT. Subsequent Product Codes: DIP, KLS, LCD, LCQ, LCR, LFN. The Beckman Coulter SYNCHRON Systems DRUG CALIBRATOR 1, when used in conjunction with SYNCHRON reagents, is intended for use on the SYNCHRON Systems for the calibration of Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Theophylline, and Valproic Acid.

Recall: Z-1173-2012 · Initiated August 11, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1173-2012
Event Number
60937
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
DLZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 11, 2009
Posted
March 6, 2012
Terminated
December 5, 2013
Address
250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

Description

Synchron Phenobarbital (PHE) Drug Calibrator 1, P/N 469600, Classification Product Code: KLT. Subsequent Product Codes: DIP, KLS, LCD, LCQ, LCR, LFN. The Beckman Coulter SYNCHRON Systems DRUG CALIBRATOR 1, when used in conjunction with SYNCHRON reagents, is intended for use on the SYNCHRON Systems for the calibration of Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Theophylline, and Valproic Acid.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed reports of variability in results with the lots of Phenobarbital (PHE) reagent and calibrator.

Action

Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT CORRECTIVE ACTION" letter dated August 26, 2009 to all customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to share the recall information with their laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. Customers were asked to complete and return a response form. Contact Beckman Coulter Customer Support Center (Hotline) at (800) 854-3633 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.

Quantity

78,585 units total (75,385 in the US)