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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SYNCHRON System(s) Lactate (LACT) Reagent. Product Usage: Lactate (LACT) reagent, when used in conjunction with Synchron LX¿ System(s), UniCel¿ DxC 600/800 System(s) and Synchron¿ Systems Multi Calibrator, is intended for the quantitative determination of lactate concentration in human plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Reported: July 3, 2013 Initiated: May 28, 2013 #Z-1613-2013

Product Description

SYNCHRON System(s) Lactate (LACT) Reagent. Product Usage: Lactate (LACT) reagent, when used in conjunction with Synchron LX¿ System(s), UniCel¿ DxC 600/800 System(s) and Synchron¿ Systems Multi Calibrator, is intended for the quantitative determination of lactate concentration in human plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Reason for Recall

Beckman Coulter has confirmed customer reports of LACT Lot M210077 failing calibration with error condition OCR LOW. The calibration failures appear to be related to improper shipping or storage conditions (frozen reagent). Failed calibration of LACT may cause a delay in reporting results.

Details

Recalling Firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Units Affected
3,353 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and country of Canada.
Location
Brea, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SYNCHRON System(s) Lactate (LACT) Reagent. Product Usage: Lactate (LACT) reagent, when used in conjunction with Synchron LX¿ System(s), UniCel¿ DxC 600/800 System(s) and Synchron¿ Systems Multi Calibrator, is intended for the quantitative determination of lactate concentration in human plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc.. Units affected: 3,353 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Beckman Coulter has confirmed customer reports of LACT Lot M210077 failing calibration with error condition OCR LOW. The calibration failures appear to be related to improper shipping or storage conditions (frozen reagent). Failed calibration of LACT may cause a delay in reporting results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 3, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1613-2013.