FDA recall record

Beckman Coulter SYNCHRON Systems Barbiturates Reagent (BARB 1 X 250) recall — FDA Z-1799-2020

The firm has identified that cross-reactivity testing may not meet the claims indicated in the Barbiturates Reagent Chemistry Information Sheet (CIS). The…

Class IIclassification
Z-1799-2020official record ID
May 6, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1799-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBeckman Coulter Inc.
Report dateMay 6, 2020
Recall initiation dateJun 12, 2019
Quantity10,145 units
LocationBrea, CA, United States

Official product description

SYNCHRON Systems Barbiturates Reagent (BARB 1 X 250); Catalog No. 475012 - Product Usage: BARB reagent, in conjunction with UniCel DxC 600/800 System(s) and SYNCHRON Systems Drugs of Abuse Testing (DAT) Urine Calibrators, is intended for the qualitative determination of barbiturates in human urine at a cutoff value of 200 ng/mL The BARB assay provides a rapid screening procedure for determining the presence of barbiturates (BARB) and its metabolites in urine.

Why the product was recalled

The firm has identified that cross-reactivity testing may not meet the claims indicated in the Barbiturates Reagent Chemistry Information Sheet (CIS). The presence of certain compounds in urine may result in false positive or false negative results.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and to multiple countries.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

What to do next

If you believe you have the recalled product, use the recall number and firm information above to confirm the official notice and follow the instructions issued by the FDA, recalling firm, retailer or product manufacturer. For drugs and medical devices, decisions about treatment or medical care should be discussed with a qualified health professional.

About this record

Recall Lookup USA preserves the most complete source information successfully retrieved. We do not create missing facts or infer affected lots or VINs. The official record may still change, so use the identifier above when verifying current instructions.

FDA source limitation: openFDA enforcement reports are a reference dataset, not a live public-alert or recall-lifecycle service. FDA notes that enforcement-report status may not be updated after classification. Confirm current actions with the FDA, recalling firm or appropriate healthcare professional when relevant.

Related recall records

Other records from the same recalling company are shown first when available.