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Health product recall

Au Lyophilized Chemistry Calibrator (2017-08-28)

Starting date:
August 28, 2017
Posting date:
September 26, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-64558

Affected products

Au Lyophilized Chemistry Calibrator

Reason

Unpaired lots of au lyophilized chemistry calibrator level 1 and 2 have been distributed. Calibrator level 1 and 2 must be paired when used for calibration and cannot be used in any other combination. Paired calibrator lots are identified by the last two digits of the lot number. If lot numbers are not correctly paired, calibration can be run using incorrect set points which may generate erroneous results.

Affected products

Au Lyophilized Chemistry Calibrator

Lot or serial number

6101K51

Model or catalog number

DR0070-1

Companies
Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Inc.

250 S. Kraemer Blvd.

Brea

92821

UNITED STATES