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Terminated

Synchron Phenobarbital (PHE) Drug Calibrator 1, P/N 469600, Classification Product Code: KLT. Subsequent Product Codes: DIP, KLS, LCD, LCQ, LCR, LFN. The Beckman Coulter SYNCHRON Systems DRUG CALIBRATOR 1, when used in conjunction with SYNCHRON reagents, is intended for use on the SYNCHRON Systems for the calibration of Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Theophylline, and Valproic Acid.

FDA Recall Z-1173-2012 · Posted 2012-03-06

Recalling FirmBeckman Coulter Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDLZ
Date Initiated2009-08-11
Date Terminated2013-12-05
Product Quantity78,585 units total (75,385 in the US)

Reason for Recall

The recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed reports of variability in results with the lots of Phenobarbital (PHE) reagent and calibrator.

Firm Action

Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT CORRECTIVE ACTION" letter dated August 26, 2009 to all customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to share the recall information with their laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. Customers were asked to complete and return a response form. Contact Beckman Coulter Customer Support Center (Hotline) at (800) 854-3633 for questions regarding this recall.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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