Date Initiated by Firm | July 12, 2010 |
Date Posted | February 07, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 04, 2014 |
Recall Number | Z-0976-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
60919 |
510(K)Number | K003721 |
Product Classification |
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
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Product | AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers: Model Number:
AU2700 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer .
The AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers are fully automated photometric analyzers intended for clinical laboratory use. Applications include colorimetric, turbidimetric, latex agglutination, and homogeneous enzyme immunoassay. |
Code Information |
all analyzer serial numbers |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Beckman Coulter Inc. 250 S Kraemer Blvd Brea CA 92821-6232
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The recall was initiated because Beckman has confirmed that the AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzers may experience cuvette overflow. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
Action | Beckman Coulter sent an "UPDATE TO PCA -14563: URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated April 27, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter is a communication which describes an alternative approach to detecting cuvette overflow. Additionally, a response form was enclosed for customers to complete and return to the firm. Contact the Customer Support Center at (800) 854-3633 or on the Beckman Coulter website at www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support/default.asp for questions regarding this notification. |
Quantity in Commerce | 8225 units |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-including USA (nationwide). |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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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.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = JJE
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