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Z-2070-2011

Synchron LX I 725 The Synchron LXi 725 System combines the Synchron LX20 PRO analyzer and the Access 2...

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. / initiated 2010-10-22 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Beckman Coulter Inc. began a recall of Synchron LX I 725 The Synchron LXi 725 System combines the Synchron LX20 PRO analyzer and the Access 2 analyzer into a single instrument presentation. Samples... on . The reason FDA records is "This recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that for User-Defined Chemistries (UDRs), the polychrome correction is not automatically updated when wavelengths are modified". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2070-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Product
Synchron LX I 725 The Synchron LXi 725 System combines the Synchron LX20 PRO analyzer and the Access 2 analyzer into a single instrument presentation. Samples are loaded from a single point of entry through a Closed Tube Aliquotter (CTA) unit. The CTA functions as a sample processing manager by aliquotting and routing samples to the Access 2 and/or LX20 PRO analyzer according to programming requirements.
Product code
JGS Electrode, Ion Specific, Sodium
Reason for recall
This recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that for User-Defined Chemistries (UDRs), the polychrome correction is not automatically updated when wavelengths are modified.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Environmental control
Action
The firm, Beckman Coulter, sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT CORRECTIVE ACTION (PCA)" letter dated October 20, 2010 with attached PCA Response Form (via US Postal Service for US Customers) to all customers who purchased Synchron LX and UniCel DxC Clinical Systems Operating Software (all versions). The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: -After modifying any UDR wavelength, they MUST reboot to apply the update of the polychrome correction. -If the modified UDR requires calibration, recalibrate after rebooting. - Complete and return the enclosed RESPONSE FORM within 10 days via fax to (714) 961-4234 or mail to: Beckman Coulter, Inc., Attn: Regulatory Affairs, 250 S. Kraemer Blvd, PO Box 8000, Brea, California, 92282-8000; Mail Code E2.SE.08. In addition, the customers were instructed to share this information with their laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. If customers forwarded any of the affected product listed above to another laboratory, please provide a copy of this letter to them. If customers have any questions regarding this Product Corrective Action letter, please call Beckman's Customer Support Center (Hotline) at (800) 854-3633 in the United States and Canada or www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/supportrequests.
Quantity in commerce
1,410 units (503 in US)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including:Angola, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macao, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Nez Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
Part Number: 476501  Subsequent Product Codes: CDD, CDP, CDQ, CDZ, CEC, CEE, CEK, CEM, CEO, CFJ, CFR, CGA, CGR, CGS, CGX, CGZ, CHH, CIN, CJE, CJW, CZP, DCF, DCK, DDC, DDG, DDR, DEW, DFT, DGC, DHR, DHX, DIH, DIO, DIS, DJG, DJR, DKJ, DKZ, DLZ, DMT, GTQ, JFJ, JFL, JFM, JFP, JHI, JHW, JHX, JIF, JIY, JJE, JLW, JMG, JMO, JXM, KLI, KLS, KLT, KXS, KXT, LCD, LCM, LCP, LCR, LDJ, LDP, LEG, LFX, LGD, LJC, MRR, MSJ and MSW