Beckman Coulter Inc.: UniCel DxC 660i The UniCel DxC Integrated Workstation combines a UniCel DxC 600 or UniCel DxC 800 analyzer and a UniCel DxI 600 or UniCel DxI 800 analyzer into a single instrument presentation. Samples are loaded from a single point of entry through a UCTA (UniCel Closed Tube Aliquotter). The UCTA functions as the sample processing manager by aliquotting and routing samples to the DxC and the DxI analyzers according to programming requirements. The UniCel DxC 600 or DxC 800 Synchron Clinical System is a fully automated, computer-controlled clinical chemistry analyzer intended for the in vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries of clinical interest in biological fluids such as serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid (sample type is chemistry dependent). The UniCel DxI 600 or DxI 800 Access Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human bodily fluids.

Recall number

Z-2075-2011

Recalling firm

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Product

UniCel DxC 660i The UniCel DxC Integrated Workstation combines a UniCel DxC 600 or UniCel DxC 800 analyzer and a UniCel DxI 600 or UniCel DxI 800 analyzer into a single instrument presentation. Samples are loaded from a single point of entry through a UCTA (UniCel Closed Tube Aliquotter). The UCTA functions as the sample processing manager by aliquotting and routing samples to the DxC and the DxI analyzers according to programming requirements. The UniCel DxC 600 or DxC 800 Synchron Clinical System is a fully automated, computer-controlled clinical chemistry analyzer intended for the in vitro determination of a variety of general chemistries, therapeutic drugs, and other chemistries of clinical interest in biological fluids such as serum, plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid (sample type is chemistry dependent). The UniCel DxI 600 or DxI 800 Access Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human bodily fluids.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2010-10-22

Posted

2011-04-26

Terminated

2014-09-02

Reason

This recall was initiated because Beckman Coulter has confirmed that for User-Defined Chemistries (UDRs), the polychrome correction is not automatically updated when wavelengths are modified.

Root cause

Environmental control

Action

The firm, Beckman Coulter, sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT CORRECTIVE ACTION (PCA)" letter dated October 20, 2010 with attached PCA Response Form (via US Postal Service for US Customers) to all customers who purchased Synchron LX and UniCel DxC Clinical Systems Operating Software (all versions). The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: -After modifying any UDR wavelength, they MUST reboot to apply the update of the polychrome correction. -If the modified UDR requires calibration, recalibrate after rebooting. - Complete and return the enclosed RESPONSE FORM within 10 days via fax to (714) 961-4234 or mail to: Beckman Coulter, Inc., Attn: Regulatory Affairs, 250 S. Kraemer Blvd, PO Box 8000, Brea, California, 92282-8000; Mail Code E2.SE.08. In addition, the customers were instructed to share this information with their laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. If customers forwarded any of the affected product listed above to another laboratory, please provide a copy of this letter to them. If customers have any questions regarding this Product Corrective Action letter, please call Beckman's Customer Support Center (Hotline) at (800) 854-3633 in the United States and Canada or www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/supportrequests.

Quantity

4879 units total (3490 in US)

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including:Angola, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macao, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Nez Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Lot, serial or model codes

Part Number: A64871  Subsequent Product Codes: CEK, CEO, CFJ, CGA, CGX, CJW, DCK, DLZ, JFL, JFP, JGJ, JGS, JIY, JJE, JXM, LFP

510(k) numbers

["K042291"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

CEM

Firm FEI

2050012

Firm city

Brea

Firm state

CA

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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