Z-2257-2012Class II

UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Numbers: Dxl 800: 937100; Dxl 800 Remanufactured: A25288; Dxl...

Name: Z-2257-2012 UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Numbers: Dxl 800: 937100; Dxl 800 Remanufactured: A25288; Dxl...
Creator: Beckman Coulter Inc.
Published: 2011-10-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2011-10-13 / Terminated / root cause: software

FDA source

Beckman Coulter Inc. began a recall of UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Numbers: Dxl 800: 937100; Dxl 800 Remanufactured: A25288; Dxl 800 with spot B: A71456; Dxl 800 Reconditioned... on 2011-10-13. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2257-2012
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-10-13
Posted: 2012-08-23
Terminated: 2012-08-23
Recalling firm: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product: UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Numbers: Dxl 800: 937100; Dxl 800 Remanufactured: A25288; Dxl 800 with spot B: A71456; Dxl 800 Reconditioned: A25285. 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.
Product code: JJE Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), For Clinical Use
Reason for recall: 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.
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Software design
Action: The firm, Beckman Coulter, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated October 13, 2011 with attached PCA Response Form to all customers who purchased the UniCel Dxl Immunoassay Systems and DxC Clinical Systems which includes all software versions. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed verify the system temperatures immediately following each initialization; do not begin processing samples until this verification is complete; refer to the appendix included with the letter for detailed instructions about verifying system temperatures; review their quality control (QC) performance history; and share this information with their staff and retain this information as part of their quality system documentation, and to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days to Beckman Coulter, Inc., 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318; Attn: Regulatory Affairs or fax to: 1-786-639-4000. Customers with any questions regarding the notice, were instructed to contact Customer Support Center via our website, http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support or call (800) 854-3633 in the US and Canada. Outside of the US and Canada, customers were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representatives.
Quantity in commerce: 2442 units total (784 units in US)
Distribution: 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.
Product codes and lots: Part Numbers: Dxl 800: 937100; Dxl 800 Remanufactured: A25288; Dxl 800 with spot B: A71456; Dxl 800 Reconditioned: A25285.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2257-2012
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2257-2012	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-08-29	2012-08-23
Z-2258-2012	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-08-29	2012-08-23
Z-2259-2012	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-08-29	2012-08-23

Product code JJE

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