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Terminated

The Synchron Systems No Foam DxC (Reference No. B64130) affects the UniCel DxC System (chemistry analyzer). All lots of No Foam DxC reagent are affected by this recall.

FDA Recall Z-2247-2016 · Posted 2016-07-20

Recalling FirmBeckman Coulter Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLDT
Date Initiated2016-06-27
Date Terminated2017-08-25
Product Quantity4,221 units total (2,033 units in US)

Reason for Recall

Beckman Coulter has identified an incompatibility between No Foam DxC reagent (REF B64130) and the DxC hydropneumatic parts associated with No Foam delivery.

Firm Action

A Customer notification letter dated 6/27/16 informs their customers that Beckman Coulter has identified an incompatibility between No Foam DxC reagent (REF B64130) and the DxC hydropneumatic parts associated with No Foam delivery. The letter informs their customers that the DxC No Foam reagent is intended to prevent formation of foam and/or bubbles in the DxC waste system of the hydropneumatic subsystems. Over time, this incompatibility may lead to: Breaks in No Foam Cap Assembly (PN A84827) and Cracks in No Foam Waste Collector (PN A60007/A64665). The letter informs the customers of the impact and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days. Customers with any questions regarding the recall notice are instructed to contact our Customer Support Center Via http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support Via phone, call 1-800-854-3633 in the United States and Canada. Customers outside the United States and Canada, are instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Affected geographies: United Arab Emirates, Curacao, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brunei, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Morocco, Macao, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Swaziland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Taiwan, China, United States of America (including Puerto Rico), Viet Nam, Mayotte, South Africa.

Official Source

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

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