FDA Recall Terminated

Synchron CX Immuno-Protein Cal, part number: 442840, other product code: CKA The Beckman Coulter SYNCHRON CX Immune Protein Calibrator Set, in conjunction with SYNCHRON Immuno Protein Reagents, is intended for use on SYNCHRON CX Systems for the calibration of IgA, IgG, IgM, and Transferrin (TRF).

Recall: Z-1229-2012 · Initiated August 26, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1229-2012
Event Number
61122
Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
FEI Number
2050012
Product Code
JIT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 26, 2009
Posted
March 20, 2012
Terminated
April 17, 2012
Address
250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA, 92821-6232

Description

Synchron CX Immuno-Protein Cal, part number: 442840, other product code: CKA The Beckman Coulter SYNCHRON CX Immune Protein Calibrator Set, in conjunction with SYNCHRON Immuno Protein Reagents, is intended for use on SYNCHRON CX Systems for the calibration of IgA, IgG, IgM, and Transferrin (TRF).

Reason

A recall was initiated because Beckman has confirmed that the standardization of the Immuno Protein Calibrator Set has been re-established to IFCC Reference Preparation for Plasma Proteins, BCR-470 beginning with lot number M901330.

Action

Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated August 24, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to share the information with their laboratory staff and retain the notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. Customers with questions regarding the product correction action were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 714-993-8916.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada

Quantity

1,923 units total (1,882 units in US)