FDAClass IIDecember 29, 2021

SYNCHRON Systems Cholesterol recall: Particulate Matter

SYNCHRON Systems Cholesterol (CHOL) Reagent, REF: 467825

Why was SYNCHRON Systems Cholesterol recalled?

Cholesterol Reagent may fail with Out of Calibration Range Low (OCR Low) and/or Back to Back (B/B) errors. Low quality control recovery failures may be observed after passing calibration. Brown particulates in compartment C of the reagent cartridge may be observed. Continued use may lead to, 1) failed QC and/or calibrations, 2) Erroneous low Cholesterol patient results.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot: M106450, UDI: 15099590575113

Product
SYNCHRON Systems Cholesterol (CHOL) Reagent, REF: 467825
Recalling firm
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Quantity
1433
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Louisiana, Ohio, North Carolina, California, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Maine, North Dakota, Virginia, Kansas, Washington, New Mexico, Iowa ,Nebraska, Idaho, Michigan, Maryland, Arizona, Hawaii, Missouri, Oregon, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Alaska, Tennessee, Illinois, Delaware, Kentucky, Arkansas, West Virginia, Massachusetts. OUS: India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Lebanon, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand
Recall date
December 29, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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