Class 2 Device Recall Access/DxI Immunoassay System

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 13, 2010
• Date Posted: December 13, 2010
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 11, 2012
• Recall Number: Z-0607-2011
• Recall Event ID: 56752
• 510(K)Number: K922823 K922823-A007/K023049 K060256 K023764
• Product Classification: Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
• Product: Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Number: 81600 ; Access 2 Immunoassay Systems, Part Number: 81600N;; Synchron LXi 725; UniCel DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Number: 973100; UniCel DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Systems, Part Number A30260;; UniCel DxC 600i, Part Number: A25656; UniCel DxC 660i, Part Number: A64871; UniCel DxC 860i, Part Number: A64935; UniCel DxC 880i, Part Number: A59102; SYNCHRON Access Clinical; Systems; The Access/DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitive or qualitative determination of various analyte concentration found in human body fluids. Function of the Peristaltic Pump: to aspirate unbound material from reaction vessels and to move waste from vacuum jar into waste bottle through associated tubing within the Access Immunoassay System.
• Code Information: All versions are affected.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter Inc.; 200 S Kraemer Blvd; Brea CA 92821-6208
• For Additional Information Contact: Clair K. ODonovan, Ph.D.; 714-961-4483
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: This recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has received reports of erroneous test results being reported as a result of assay reagent packs being transferred between systems. Erroneous results will be generated as a result of missing or incorrect assay reagents. In these cases both false positive and false negative results are possible, depending upon the assay configuration.
• FDA Determined Cause: Pending
• Action: Beckman Coulter, Inc. sent two (2) Product Corrective Action (PCA) letters (Access letter and DxI letter) with attached Customer Response form the week of August 09, 2010 to the affected customers. The letters were dated August 13, 2010, and identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customers. The letter reminded customers that it is critical that they load reagent packs according to the procedure provided in their Access or Access 2 Operators Guide, Instructions for Use, or Help system. A copy of the procedure was included with the letter. Customers were reminded that all operators should be properly trained on these important procedures and understand the impact on reported results if these procedures are not followed. Customers were instructed to share this information with their laboratory staff, and retain this notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. Customers who needed assistance or had any questions regarding this notification, were instructed to contact Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633, option 1 in the United States or Canada.
• Quantity in Commerce: 9571 units (instruments)
• Distribution: Nationwide Distribution & Canada
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

¹ A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JJE and Original Applicant = BECKMAN COULTER, INC.; 510(K)s with Product Code = JJE and Original Applicant = BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.