Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2259-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 13, 2011 |
| Quantity | 2442 units total (784 units in US) |
| Location | Brea, CA, United States |
Official product description
UniCel DxC 660i, 680i, 860i, 880i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, Part Numbers: DxC 660i: A64871; DxC 680i: A64903; DxC 860i: A64935; DxC 880i: A59102. The DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
Why the product was recalled
The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has received seven reports of a software anomaly for the UniCel Dxl Immunoassay Systems. If undetected, this anomaly may cause erroneous test results.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea,Republic of; Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Viet Nam.
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: Letter.
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