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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, REF C63520 is an automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC) material and other accessories. This system is for in vitro diagnostic use only.

Reported: August 7, 2024 Initiated: June 5, 2024 #Z-2455-2024

Product Description

DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, REF C63520 is an automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC) material and other accessories. This system is for in vitro diagnostic use only.

Reason for Recall

There are two software bug issues with the analyzer. Issue 1: When a dedicated rack is reserved for calibration, after a calibration test has been placed and completed, the same rack may be used to place both a patient order and a calibration order. When a patient sample and a non-barcoded calibrator tube is processed on the rack, the calibration result will be reported as a patient result. Issue 2: calibration with expired calibrator. They both may cause erroneous patient results, but the probability of serious adverse health consequences or death is unlikely.

Details

Units Affected
24 analyzers
Distribution
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, GA, HI, IL, MI, MN, MS, NE, NY, OR, PA and SC. The countries of Lebanon, and South Africa.
Location
Sunto-Gun, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, REF C63520 is an automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes in samples, in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality control (QC) material and other accessories. This system is for in vitro diagnostic use only.. Recalled by Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K.. Units affected: 24 analyzers.
Why was this product recalled?
There are two software bug issues with the analyzer. Issue 1: When a dedicated rack is reserved for calibration, after a calibration test has been placed and completed, the same rack may be used to place both a patient order and a calibration order. When a patient sample and a non-barcoded calibrator tube is processed on the rack, the calibration result will be reported as a patient result. Issue 2: calibration with expired calibrator. They both may cause erroneous patient results, but the probability of serious adverse health consequences or death is unlikely.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 7, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2455-2024.